Romans 2:13
Not the hearers of the law are just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified.
DAILY READING Hebrews 11:1-22; Exodus 13:1-14:31; Proverbs 5
‘The king and I’ is a very popular movie based on the real life story of an English school teacher named Ann Leonowens. In 1862, the Siamese King Mongkut, needed a teacher who would teach western education to his 39 wives and concubines and 82 children. Ann Leonowens took the job and traveled to Thailand. But on getting there she found many repressive laws, such as slavery, under which the people suffered. Ann, being just a hired teacher could not immediately change the laws of the land. But she found a way to make a difference. Through passionately teaching the king’s children the right ways to follow in life, she was able to affect the crown prince.
When eventually the king died, and his son, the crown prince became king, he brought many positive reforms into the kingdom, mainly due to the influence the teachings of Ann Leonowens. This way, Ann indirectly was able to make a big difference in the Siamese nation.
The truth is that God often positions in places where we can make a difference if only we can play our roles when required.
D.L Moody as a young boy was attending Sunday school but did not understand the Gospel. However, one day, his Sunday school teacher went the extra mile to visit young moody at the shoe store factory where he worked and carefully explained to him the Gospel. And on that day Moody gave his life to Christ. Moody would go on to become one of the greatest evangelists who ever lived and through his ministry many other great ministries where birthed,
No one may hear the name of Moody’s Sunday school teacher, but he played a crucial role in the birthing of the great ministry God intended through moody. As part of the body of Christ, each of us has a vital role to play. You may not be a great preacher or great evangelist, but you can make a crucial difference when you play your role well. When you decide to do the very best you can with what you have, you can make a big difference in the world around you.
Many times people wait for big breaks, but big breaks may never come except you start first with the small steps. When you are faithful in a little you will also be faithful in much. Doing the best you can right where you are now puts you in the best position for that big break. When you decide to simply reflect the love of Christ to all who come your way, you will make a huge difference. A seed of a smile, an uplifting word, a kindness, can make a big difference in the life of someone who is feeling discouraged. It may seem a small thing to do, but you may never know the extent to which that little seed may grow. When we decide to do our best in whatever role God has called us, we will surely make a difference wherever we go in life.
PRAYER: Lord, I know that when I am impacted by You, I will be empowered to impact people positively. Therefore please help me to adhere daily to Your Word, so that I can walk in Your ways in Jesus Name. .
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Your heart needs to be filled with The Word of God to the point of overflow. – WORDBITE 222.
[ADAPTED FROM THE BOOK FAITH CLASSICS]