No Happenstance

Everything in life happens for me, not to me. - B. Katie

In prison, Joseph 'just happened' to meet Pharaoh's cupbearer. Hmm!

We call them 'chance' encounters. Those unexpected, unscripted, meetings that make a major impact in our lives. The way we met our spouse or friend, the way we found out about the career we're in, or the way we got 'unintended' news that changes our own little world for the better. Yeah, we call them chance encounters - God does not. But here's the thing, when we think back on these encounters they generally occur when we're doing something positive or worthwhile for others that we'd rather not be doing. If God is the one who truly 'orders our steps' then there is a reason in our life for every person we encounter. Whether to give something to them or receive something from them is ours to determine, but hopefully the meeting ends up a win-win for both. Maybe not immediately, but soon!

Until tomorrow...

Pastor Botts

"Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it!" - Hebrews 13:2

A Little Help?

What do we live for if not to make life less difficult for each other. – G. Eliot

When Jesus’ mother asked him to make some wine for the wedding feast, he didn’t like the idea but He did it! Amen.

Sometimes, it seems we’re the only ones in the world that others call for assistance. We seem to wear a target or bear a mark that tells everyone we’re the GO TO person. Though it may be true in some cases more than others we must ask ourselves is that so bad? If left to our own selfishness and desires we would never extend ourselves beyond ourselves. But God created us for his purposes and He has been in the life-helping business since day one and He is not going to change. Here’s hoping we’ll be mindful of that with our acquaintances today!

Until tomorrow…….

Pastor Botts

“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.” – I Peter 4:8-10