Thursday, July 2, 1998
Thursday, July 2, 1998
So those who welcomed his message were baptized, and that day about three
thousand persons were added.
There is a legend that at the entrance to Heaven, two questions will be asked of everyone who
comes seeking admittance. The first question is this: "Did you come alone?" And
if--tragically--your answer is "Yes," the second question follows. "How could you?"
I don't want any church or Christian to be mistaken for a mannequin, do you? The answer to
avoid being a mannequin is really quite easy: a commitment to fellowship, a commitment to
prayer, a commitment to outreach, and a commitment to sharing Jesus Christ.
And remember: What is the longest word in the English language?
Smiles. There's a "mile" between the first and last letters!
With smiles and with joy may we bring life to our Christian faith.
Prayer: Dear God, with joy I will do a better job of bringing life to my faith, as I share my
savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.
Ronald Newhouse, Texas, USA
(Acts 2:41
NRSV)