We've all seen the billboards.
The ones that ask the thought provoking question "What if you DIED today???"
It's a good question, but I'm not asking that one today!
Christian friends,
Have you LIVED today?
If indeed you love Christ, and you are living for Him, then you are modeling His actions!
"I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." Gal 2:20
Have you looked into the eyes of a complete stranger today and smiled, knowing that person was created in the image of God and needs love just like anyone else?
Have you made the effort to help those in need, as Jesus did?
Have you been a listening ear and a shoulder to lean on?
Have you written a friendly letter to someone who needs encouragement?
"But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil." Luke 6:35
"And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.
So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith." Gal 6:9-10
"For here we have no lasting city, but we seek the city that is to come.
Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name.
Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God." Hebrews 13:14-16
"Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.
Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.
Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord.
Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.
Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.
Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight.
Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all.
If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all." Romans 12:9-18
Step out of your personal sphere of life today and joyfully reach out to someone in whatever way you can! Spread the joy of Christ! Sometimes the smallest acts of kindness are the most well remembered (loaves and fishes, anyone?) -- and as always, since you are living for Christ, give the glory to Christ in all these things. For HE is where this joy begins and eternally extends.
"For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." Mark 10:45
The greatest thing you could do for someone today? Share God's Word and the saving message of the Gospel-- but even that conversation, begins with a simple smile.