The deeds that stand highest on the records of heaven are not those which we vulgarly call great. Many "a cup of cold water only" will be found to have been rated higher there than jeweled chalices brimming with rare wines.
We are reminded of the story Jesus tells of the woman who gave her last penny. Though many were giving a lot more than she, Jesus taught us that because it was from her need and not her abundance she gave a lot more than the rest.
I have to say that as a pastor I am truly greatful for and to those who generously give to the church. Our ministries are enhnaced by their giving. But I would pray that we never forget the little people who don't have much more than a love for and a trust in Jesus and so they give what they have.
Some of the greatest gifts ever given me have been from people who had nothing to give but a kind word in card. Only time will tell how many times those cards kept me going. I couldn't pay someone to do what those kind words have done for me.
I guess my point is, when we are looking for great things, they may not be as big as we think they are. Some of them are hardly even noticed. But you can bet on it, they will be recorded in heaven.
The deeds that stand highest on the records of heaven are not those which we vulgarly call great. Many "a cup of cold water only" will be found to have been rated higher there than jeweled chalices brimming with rare wines.
We are reminded of the story Jesus tells of the woman who gave her last penny. Though many were giving a lot more than she, Jesus taught us that because it was from her need and not her abundance she gave a lot more than the rest.
I have to say that as a pastor I am truly greatful for and to those who generously give to the church. Our ministries are enhnaced by their giving. But I would pray that we never forget the little people who don't have much more than a love for and a trust in Jesus and so they give what they have.
Some of the greatest gifts ever given me have been from people who had nothing to give but a kind word in card. Only time will tell how many times those cards kept me going. I couldn't pay someone to do what those kind words have done for me.
I guess my point is, when we are looking for great things, they may not be as big as we think they are. Some of them are hardly even noticed. But you can bet on it, they will be recorded in heaven.