ODJ: not my story
Jesus replied, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? As for you, follow Me” (v.22). READ: John 21:15-22 Child,” said the Voice, “I am telling you your story, not hers. I tell no one any story but his own.” That quote, from C. S. Lewis’ A Horse and [...]
ODB: help with a home run
November 20, 2009
READ: 1 Peter 4:7-11
As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. —1 Peter 4:10
Sara Tucholsky, a softball player for Western Oregon University, hit the first home run of her life in a game against Central Washington. But she nearly didn’t get credit for it. As she rounded first base in excitement, she missed it! When she wheeled back to correct her mistake, she injured her knee. Crying, she crawled back to the base. By rule, she had to touch all four bases on her own for the home run to count. Her teammates could not assist her in any way.
Then Mallory Holtman, the first baseman for the opposing team, spoke up. “Would it be okay if we carried her around?” After conferring, the umpires agreed. So Mallory and another teammate made a chair of their hands and carted Sara around the bases. By the time they were through carrying her, many were crying at this selfless act of compassion, and Sara was awarded her home run.
The lesson for followers of Christ is clear. When fellow Christians stumble and fall, we need to follow the example of these ballplayers. Reach out. Lift them up and carry them along. It’s a wonderful opportunity to “minister . . . to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God” (1 Peter 4:10). — David C. Egner
No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another. —Charles Dickens
Source: Our Daily Bread
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