Servants' Hearts

"For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ."  2 Peter 1:5-8

As Peter was facing death, this was what he emphasized in his letter to the Church, that to be effective and productive fruitful Christians, we need to live godly lives exhibiting the above qualities built upon the foundation of faith.

This weekend, my class demonstrated what it means to love and to serve, by going over to one class member's house to do yardwork and repairs as she prepares her house to be put on the market, at this difficult time in her life.   It was amazing to see their efficiency and hard work.   And on Sunday, the day afterwards, it meant a lot to see the teenage daughter of the class member smile and wave to me across the church lobby.   The class had been a great example of being the Body of Christ to her and to her mom.  May God be glorified as we live in reflection of HIM.