Monday, September 12, 2022

Reflection - Henry Bosch - Do What You Can

Source (book): "Classic Gem: Timeless Devotions from Our Daily Bread Authors", Chapter 5, "Do What You Can", Page 8.
By Henry Bosch, Our Daily Bread Author


She did what she could. - Mark 14:8
PHOTO: She did what she could. - Mark 14:8
Read: Mark 14:1-9

As Mary of Bethany gave her best to Jesus (Mark 14:1-9), so each of us must give in our own way the best we have to the Lord. Our efforts may not seem significant, but God can use them for His glory.

American evangelist D. L. Moody told the story of a man who was crossing the Atlantic by ship. He was terribly seasick and confined to his cabin. One night, he heard the cry, "Man overboard!" He felt that there was nothing he could do to help. But then he said to himself: "I can at least put my lantern in the porthole." He struggled to his feet and hung the light so it would shine out into the darkness.

The next day, he learned that the person who was rescued said: "I was going down in the dark night for the last time when someone put a light in a porthole. As it shone on my hand, a sailor in a lifeboat grabbed it and pulled me in."

Everyone holding forth his own light, or using his one talent - no matter how small - will help accomplish God's purpose on this earth, and will thus glorify the Savior. What a joy it will be when the Master looks into your eyes in that future day and with a loving smile of approval says, "Well done, good and faithful servant! Come and share your master's happiness!" (Matthew 25:21).

The smallest light still shines in the darkest night.


She did what she could. - Mark 14:8
Read: Mark 14:1-9


She did what she could. - Mark 14:8
PHOTO: She did what she could. - Mark 14:8 
PHOTO: As Mary of Bethany gave her best to Jesus (Mark 14:1-9), so each of us must give in our own way the best we have to the Lord. Our efforts may not seem significant, but God can use them for His glory.
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American evangelist D. L. Moody told the story of a man who was crossing the Atlantic by ship. He was terribly seasick and confined to his cabin. One night, he heard the cry, "Man overboard!" He felt that there was nothing he could do to help. But then he said to himself: "I can at least put my lantern in the porthole." He struggled to his feet and hung the light so it would shine out into the darkness.


American evangelist D. L. Moody told the story of a man who was crossing the Atlantic by ship.
PHOTO: American evangelist D. L. Moody told the story of a man who was crossing the Atlantic by ship. He was terribly seasick and confined to his cabin. One night, he heard the cry, "Man overboard!" He felt that there was nothing he could do to help. But then he said to himself: "I can at least put my lantern in the porthole." He struggled to his feet and hung the light so it would shine out into the darkness.
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The next day, he learned that the person who was rescued said: "I was going down in the dark night for the last time when someone put a light in a porthole. As it shone on my hand, a sailor in a lifeboat grabbed it and pulled me in."


The next day, he learned that the person who was rescued
PHOTO: The next day, he learned that the person who was rescued said: "I was going down in the dark night for the last time when someone put a light in a porthole. As it shone on my hand, a sailor in a lifeboat grabbed it and pulled me in."
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Everyone holding forth his own light, or using his one talent - no matter how small - will help accomplish God's purpose on this earth, and will thus glorify the Savior. What a joy it will be when the Master looks into your eyes in that future day and with a loving smile of approval says, "Well done, good and faithful servant! Come and share your master's happiness!" (Matthew 25:21).


Everyone holding forth his own light, or using his one talent - no matter how small - will help accomplish God's purpose on this earth, and will thus glorify the Savior.
PHOTO: Everyone holding forth his own light, or using his one talent - no matter how small - will help accomplish God's purpose on this earth, and will thus glorify the Savior. What a joy it will be when the Master looks into your eyes in that future day and with a loving smile of approval says, "Well done, good and faithful servant! Come and share your master's happiness!" (Matthew 25:21).
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The smallest light still shines in the darkest night.


The smallest light still shines in the darkest night.
PHOTO: Reflect and Pray
We've a Savior to show to the nations,
Who the path of sorrow has trod,
That all of the world's great peoples
Might come to the truth of God - Nichol
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Reflection - Henry Bosch - Do What You Can
Source (book): "Classic Gem: Timeless Devotions from Our Daily Bread Authors", Chapter 5, "Do What You Can", Page 8.
By Henry Bosch, Our Daily Bread Author


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Reference
[1] From "Classic Gem: Timeless Devotions from Our Daily Bread Authors", Copyright © 2021 by Our Daily Bread Ministries, Chapter 5, "Do What You Can", Page 8.


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