The Witness of Our Lives
‘Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor,
serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer’
Romans 12:12-13
Those who minister amongst the aged testify to the difference they see
between those who know the Lord and those who don’t. The chief difference is hope.
They witness, even in the midst of suffering, to their hope in the Lord Jesus
and the future he has promised to those who trust him. This witness, at any point in our lives,
is very important as it contrasts with those who do not yet know Christ.
Even the very wealthy lack the hope of the gospel. The quiet but true witness of God’s people
has an impact on those who are hopeless, and we need always to be,
‘joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer’.
Question for thought: Would those around me know that I have a real hope in Jesus?
Lord, we pray for our sisters in Harare Zimbabwe.
Grant them wisdom as they cope with unemployment and poverty.
May the hope of the gospel give them wisdom and courage
as they help rebuild relationships, self esteem and belonging.
We pray too for our members in Wangaratta
that as they encourage prayer amongst members that they will know
your hand of blessing upon them. Amen.