An Eternal Refreshing

February 15

The Golden Rule, stated by Jesus Christ in Matthew 7:12 is, “Whatsoever you would have men do to you, do also unto them.” We are to evidence kindness, deference, honor, help—even as we would hope others would extend to us.

The reality of life on this fallen planet is that often, kindness is not reciprocated. Many times the good that is done from the hand of one who desires to serve the Lord is ill received by the intended beneficiary. We cannot control the mind or heart of the receiver. We can control only ourselves.

Our part is to manifest the love of Jesus Christ to everyone within our sphere of influence. Some have done so at great cost. Stalwart men of God have been slain on the mission field because they dared to reach out with the love of Jesus to those whose hearts have been darkened and whose understanding has been blinded by the evil one whose lies render children who were meant for love to be ensnared by hatred. Yet we know that anyone who reaches out with TRUTH will not lose his reward.

In Proverbs 11:25 we are told, “A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.” There is a blessing that comes to the man who honors God in truth. The reward may not be temporal. In fact, it may appear that he has lost all in the service of his Lord. But there is an eternal refreshing that comes to the one who dispels the darkness with Jesus’ glorious light.