GOOD OR BAD

"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity."

1 Timothy 4:12
King James Version

My cousin told me that when I was a little girl that I used to cry when they would wash my hair. She said that my sister would wash her hair so I would know it didn't hurt.

I don't remember when I was little but to know that my sister loved me enough to let me see that it didn't hurt to have my hair washed brings tears of happiness to my eyes.

God knew that I would need a lot of encouragement when I was a child and He loves me so much that He gave me a wonderful loving and caring sister. Is she perfect? No, just like I am not perfect and you are not perfect but she really cares. What a privilege is mine to have the best sister in the world.

The greatest example of love and compassion was when Jesus died on the cross for our sins so we can be saved and go to Heaven to live with Him when we die. O how our Saviour loves us! His love is unconditional.

Jesus loved us yesterday. He loves us today and He will love us forever. Not only is He our Saviour, He is also the best Friend we will ever have. Jesus never leaves us, not even for one minute.

Do you realize what a privilege it is to be loved by the Saviour of the world? Jesus allowed them to spit on Him, mock Him and beat Him beyond recognition for something He had not done.

What kind of an example are we setting for our children? Do they hear and see the love that Jesus has for them in our words and in our actions? If they see us doing kind things and hear us saying kind and encouraging words they will know how important it is to be kind.

One day we will stand before God and give an accout of the way we treated Jesus and our loved ones. I don't want to have to hang my head in shame because others didn't see and hear the love that Jesus has for them in my words and in my actions.

Jesus, thank You for all You have done for us and for loving us even when we sometimes hurt You. One happy and joyous day I will have the privilege of seeing You face to face. Thank You for leaving Your Father and Your Home to come to earth and die on the cross for my sins. I love You.

Joanne Lowe
February 4, 2022