Today in church, the pastor read from Luke 12:48 before he began his sermon.
"When someone has been given much, much will be required in return; and when someone has been entrusted with much, even more will be required." Luke 12:48
As I read this verse and focused on its meaning in my life...I began to think about all God has given Russ and me...and all we have been entrusted with. We have been blessed with a beautiful home, a loving family, Christian friends, and so much more than we deserve. Russ and I have been entrusted with patients and students that depend on us. We have been given incredible skills of teaching and "doctoring." The question I asked myself is: How am I using my resources for Him? What am I doing for those I have been entrusted with? Am I showing God's love? When people look at my life, my finances, and my work...will they say, "Man, she must really love the Lord!"
I was embarrassed as I thought about how I was using what God has given and entrusted me. I have certainly made unwise choices...as we all have at one point or another. I am so glad we serve a forgiving God!
Lord, Thank you for all you have given me. Thank you for entrusting me with skills and students upon which to make an impact. Forgive me for my unwise use of Your gifts. Help me to show Your love to my students, and help me to use my skills for Your glory. Amen.
2 comments:
I am so proud of you. Thank you for speaking to me through your thoughts prompted by His Word. May He enlarge your heart to contain more of Him each day. I love you, Daddy
Megan, I am having email problems....I cannot send emails with attachments and I guess you cannot email me either. Try again. I am at my parents' house, but I can check it here. Text or call me if you want my parents' email addy. I will be here until Monday.
Roan
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