Wednesday, March 6, 2002
Wednesday, March 6, 2002
How does God's love abide in anyone who has the world's goods and sees a
brother or sister in need and yet refuses help?
Wouldn't Jesus be elated if each of us resolved to do something to make someone else's way
a little easier?
(1 John 3.17
NRSV)
Years ago, pastor Todd Outcalt led a church in the mountains of North Carolina. The church's
youth group frequently planned outdoor activities, like hiking, canoeing, and camping. But
one member of the youth group rarely participated. Her name was Susie, and she was
disabled by a degenerative muscle disease. One day, the youth decided to climb a local
mountain peak. They really wanted to see the gorgeous views on this peak, but no one
wanted to leave Susie behind. So the teens volunteered to take turns carrying Susie up the
mountain. It was a tough climb up to the top of the mountain, but they all made it safely. The
view was breathtaking. Susie had never seen anything like it in her life. Months later, Susie's
mother wrote to Pastor Outcalt to tell him that Susie was still talking about the hike up the
mountain. It had changed her life.
Dear God, help me to change a life as I resolve to touch a life for you. Amen.
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