“By this we know
love; that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for
the brothers. But if anyone has the world's goods and sees his
brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God's love abide in
him? Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.
(1 John 3:16-18)
Dear
friends, thank you all for your prayers for me while I was away doing the
Engage summer placement with Christians Against Poverty. Working with the
charity was a privilege indeed.
On
our first day, when each of us received our files stating which team/department
we will be working in, I was quite disappointed to find that I was working with
Facilities, the team that maintains the building, does the post, move heavy
stuff, set up for events, you name it! They're what I call the “can do
anything” and “can do everything” team!
The
reason for my disappointed was because I was hoping to work with a team which
would have some bearing on my studies. But the moment I was musing in my heart
about this, the LORD brought to my mind the conversation which the Catholic
priest had with Brother Lawrence (recorded in his book Practicing the Presence
of God) wherein Brother Lawrence expressed: “That he was pleased when he
could take up a straw from the ground for the love of GOD, seeking Him only,
and nothing else, not even His gifts.” I was convicted of my selfishness.
The
LORD reminded me that I am at the charity for Him and that the work which I
will engage in is HIS work. So, I asked the LORD to help me to love my brothers
and sisters at the charity and be a blessing to them. I thank God, that I was
able to bless my brothers and sisters and pray with them.
My
friends, let us set our gaze on His lovely face this week. However
important or trivial the task before us, let us seek to love and worship Him
when we are about it. Let us only be motivated by His love in all things. =)
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