From: "Dwayne Savaya" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Gods Work Ministry Inspirational and Encouragement E-Mail
Dear Friend, The blessings that God has bestowed upon us are not meant to be used solely for our benefit, but are to be shared so that others may benefit from what God has freely given us. We are to love our neighbors as we love ourselves and be quick to lend a helping hand and share the Love of God towards all who are in need. The Lord Jesus declares in Matthew 10:8 "...freely ye have received, freely give." Never believe the lie that you should only care about yourself and not take interest in what others are going through. The Lord tells us to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, visit the widows and fatherless, and simply do unto others as we would have them do unto us. Be encouraged to do all you can with what you have and do not worry about the results because it is God who brings results in ways that we have never imagined. (Matthew 5:43-48) (Matthew 25:34-40) (James 1:27) (Luke 6:30-36) I hope you are encouraged by today's message and not keep what God has given you only for yourself, but share and give and allow the love of God to shine brightly through your life. STONE SOUP Many years ago three soldiers, hungry and weary of battle, came upon a small village. The villagers, suffering a meager harvest and the many years of war, quickly hid what little they had to eat and met the three at the village square, wringing their hands and bemoaning the lack of anything to eat. The soldiers spoke quietly among themselves and the first soldier then turned to the village elders. "Your tired fields have left you nothing to share, so we will share what little we have: the secret of how to make soup from stones." Naturally the villagers were intrigued and soon a fire was put to the town's greatest kettle as the soldiers dropped in three smooth stones. "Now this will be a fine soup", said the second soldier; "but a pinch of salt and some parsley would make it wonderful!" Up jumped a villager, crying "What luck! I've just remembered where some has been left!" And off she ran, returning with an apron full of parsley and a turnip. As the kettle boiled on, the memory of the village improved: soon barley, carrots, beef and cream had found their way into the great pot, and a cask of wine was rolled into the square as all sat down to feast. They ate and danced and sang well into the night, refreshed by the feast and their new-found friends. In the morning the three soldiers awoke to find the entire village standing before them. At their feet lay a satchel of the village's best breads and cheese. "You have given us the greatest of gifts: the secret of how to make soup from stones", said an elder, "and we shall never forget." The third soldier turned to the crowd, and said: "There is no secret, but this is certain: it is only by sharing that we may make a feast". And off the soldiers wandered, down the road. Author Unknown Be encouraged to open your heart and share with others what God has freely given you. Our possessions will not be with us a hundred years from now, but what we do for others in the name of the Lord will be a shining reminder that our heart and life belonged to God while we were on the earth. The Bible declares in James 4:14, "...for what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away." Life on earth is short no matter how long it may seem in the natural and we should be quick to remember that helping others and sharing what we have been given is a true testament that our eyes are focused on things above and not on the materialistic things of this world. (Deuteronomy 15:7-8) (Matthew 6:19-21) (Colossians 3:23-24) (1 John 4:11-13) (Mark 8:34-38) Read and meditate on these scriptures: Hebrews 13:1-3 "Let brotherly love continue. Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity as being yourselves also in the body." 1 John 3:15-18 "Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him. Hereby perceive we the love of God, because He laid down His life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him? My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth." Colossians 3:23-24 "And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ." All of these scriptures can be found in the King James Version Bible. Today's Selected Poem: THE SMILE SMARTER Click here to read --- http://www.Godswork.org/inpoem161.htm Today's Selected Testimony: WHO WILL DELIVER ME? Click here to read --- http://www.Godswork.org/testimony112.htm In Christ's Service, Dwayne Savaya Gods Work Ministry Please feel free to visit the Website to read more Encouraging and Inspirational stories, poems and testimonies. Our E-mail Archives are available as well to read the messages that have been sent in the past. You can also send Free E-cards to friends and loved ones with the many choices available. You are also welcome to post your prayer requests in our Prayer Forum. 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