“A
few years ago my father died.
At one point during his memorial service, each of the grandchildren came forward and spoke about one of their most treasured memories of their grandfather.
It was very emotional -- there was not a dry eye in the house. I remember thinking that it was too bad my father was not present to hear how much he meant to all of them.
At one point during his memorial service, each of the grandchildren came forward and spoke about one of their most treasured memories of their grandfather.
It was very emotional -- there was not a dry eye in the house. I remember thinking that it was too bad my father was not present to hear how much he meant to all of them.
I
wonder how Cornelius felt when an angel of the Lord told him, “Your prayers and gifts to the poor have come up as a
memorial offering before God.”
In other words, God's most treasured thoughts of Cornelius were his prayers and gifts to the poor.
That is so encouraging to me -- to know that God actually hears (and remembers) our prayers and acknowledges our good deeds.
Although we can sometimes think our role is small and insignificant in the grand scheme of things, this verse “Your prayers and gifts to the poor have come up as a memorial offering before God”’ let's me know that God is always watching -- and that what I do matters to Him.
In other words, God's most treasured thoughts of Cornelius were his prayers and gifts to the poor.
That is so encouraging to me -- to know that God actually hears (and remembers) our prayers and acknowledges our good deeds.
Although we can sometimes think our role is small and insignificant in the grand scheme of things, this verse “Your prayers and gifts to the poor have come up as a memorial offering before God”’ let's me know that God is always watching -- and that what I do matters to Him.
Questions to Ponder:
If
your memorial service was today, what would those in attendance (the ones who
knew you best) -- say about you?
If they were asked to list the top five things you were passionate about, what would they be?
How many would be about giving? How many would be related to your faith versus your hobbies or your profession?
Cornelius' "prayers and gifts to the poor came up as a memorial offering before God."
What is your offering? What would you like it to be?
What steps can you take today to change what you are passionate about to more closely fit what matters to Him?
If they were asked to list the top five things you were passionate about, what would they be?
How many would be about giving? How many would be related to your faith versus your hobbies or your profession?
Cornelius' "prayers and gifts to the poor came up as a memorial offering before God."
What is your offering? What would you like it to be?
What steps can you take today to change what you are passionate about to more closely fit what matters to Him?
"What is it, Lord?" he asked. The angel answered, "Your prayers and gifts to the poor have come up as
a memorial offering before God." Acts 10:4b
Pocket Devotions from The Pocket Testament League www.ptl.org (2/18/12)
Pocket Devotions from The Pocket Testament League www.ptl.org (2/18/12)
“He who dwells in the
secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” Ps.
91:1
“The potential to posses what God has given
is within you, but you will not obtain the promise until you put forth the
effort to claim it.” Myles Monroe’s book, Releasing Your Potential (pg 168)
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Tomorrow’s post:WHAT’S YOUR TEMPERATURE? Gwen Smith
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