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What Can You Give At This Time Of The Year?

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Categories: Church of Christ Bulletin Articles

At this time of year when we are thinking about giving and receiving gifts, it is a very good time for us to stop and think of the gifts [talents] God has given us and be sure we are using them to glorify Him.

Let’s think of the following thoughts:

  • If you have a warm handclasp, use it!
  • Tell a brother or sister in Christ you love them and appreciate them.
  • If you have a hospitable home, share it and use it to influence others to Christ.
  • If you have a generous spirit, minister to the needy.
  • If you love little children or youth, be an example to them and lead them toward God and the doing of His will.
  • If you have a heart of love, visit the sick, greet the stranger, reach out to those that are lost, and sympathize with the troubled or sorrowing ones.
  • If You love the Lord and really want to please Him, then obey the Lord (Romans 6:17), live as His word teaches (i.e., Colossians 3), seek first His kingdom (Matthew 6:33), attend the worship services (Hebrews 10:23-25), and give thanks continually (Hebrews 13:15).

Brethren, you need the church and the church needs you! Be active and begin now! Let’s use our many God-given gifts and blessings always to honor and glorify the Lord and His church.

How committed are you to the Lord? Many say that they are committed to the Lord and the doing of His will with their all, but far too often, it does not turn out to be true. Too often, our commitment is a very limited one. Many of us say, “Lord, you can count on me”….then we add…..”Except when it rains, or it is too hot, or it gets too cold, or when company comes, or when it is not convenient, or when there isn’t something else I want to do more.”

What does the fine print say in your commitment to the Lord?

—Dan Gibson, former preacher for the Montana Street congregation (retired).

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