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Take Care


"And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith." 
     - Galatians 6:9-10

Dear Friends,

Today is a day of celebration for me.  It is my youngest brother's birthday. He is my brother, my brother in Christ and my dear friend.

I celebrate His gifts and on today his gift of "taking care" which falls under hospitality.  Often the caretakers are overlooked, under valued and seldom celebrated. Yet, their role in our families, in our churches and in the community is a necessity.  Their ability to function a gift.

Yesterday evening  at Bible study the Pastor lifted up two qualities that should be possessed by leaders. They are service/slavery.  The slave portion may throw some off. Yet in the context of the Christian who serves the cause of Christ and submits his/her own will to His is a necessity.  Service, true service putting the needs of another before our own.  This is what Jesus modeled for us while on earth.

Take care, care takers.  For those like my brother who serve without expectation, who give without measure and love without condition are the leaders we need.  I have learned much from him.

Happy Birthday Brother!  May God ever take care of you as you have taken care of so many others.

You are loved.

in Christ,

Sis. Stephanie


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