Brother

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16

Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act. Proverbs 3:27

After attending church with my grand niece and nephew, we were to join a few other friends to head to a Christmas Boutique to do a little shopping.  My grandnephew was to go to Sunday school and his Daddy would pick him up after Sunday school.  My grandniece who is to be 3 this December was going with us. As soon as we got in the car, she said what about brother?  We explained that he was attending Sunday school and as soon as it was done, Daddy would pick him up. She again asked what about brother?  We told her we would call and check with Daddy to make sure he got brother. We traveled a little farther; when the time came we called Daddy and made sure brother was picked up.   Giving her the update you could see the relief in her face, but the final relief and comfort came when we got her home and she could visually see brother was home already playing building a tent in the living room. 

What if we could have that same care of others? And pray that they too will be there at home with Jesus when we get there. The concern of watching over, guiding, checking to make sure that they too get home safely. The season of giving is an important time to give the best gift of all –love. We need to lend a hand to those who need someone to help hang a picture, address their Christmas cards, clean up leaves in their yard, go shopping for them, or simply spending time with them. The best lessons are taught by example. 

Prayer: Dear God, Please let us be the best examples of your love.  Help us to reach out to others not just during this time of year but throughout the year.  Help us to remember to look out and help our fellowman.  Guide us to find the true meaning of Christmas and to share the wonderful story with others; those far and near to us.  In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Lori Hood