May 14, 2004
Cat In The Office
I brought one of my cats in the office today -- Mary, who is a grey tabby. Kinda fun.
Today in PDL it talked about serving. Good encouragement to look for ways to meet needs. When Paul the apostle was shipwrecked, he went about gathering wood to start a fire and warm people up. He didn't have to wait to be asked. He didn't consider himself over or under qualified to do that. He just saw a need and met it. I love the idea of God rewarding people in Heaven that none of us know.
"John Green, ladies and gentlemen! He faithfully led worship to shut-ins and invalids in a nursing home for years. And let me show you this video clip (that shines high definition on a flat cloud). Here he is building a ramp for Mrs. Jukes, who lives 3 houses down from him, which she'll be able to use to get her wheelchair out in the yard."
I love it. We all need encouragement, but some of us don't hear it from those around us at all. I guess there is silent encouragement from Heaven and there will be very vocal encouragement and reward for them when they are in Heaven.
On the way back from lunch today, Mary ran underneath the office. I hope she comes out of there!
Posted by Doug Van Pelt at May 14, 2004 12:26 PM