Some things just make you feel good
By: Dr. Jeff Fuller
A call came in the other day at just the right time
and in the rights place, which made me smile.
The last few weeks have been a whirlwind of
activity. It seems that this pastor has
gone from one event to another, one meeting to another, and one situation to
another; all coming so fast, so intense with no end in sight. Things in life will just tire you out. It is the kind of tired that comes with an
emotional, psychological, mental, and yes, even a spiritual drain. These things come into my life and your life
with just speed and impacting blows that you just seem to be spinning your
wheels in quick sand. Have you ever been
there?
Sure you have!
We all have! It is not something
we are immune to, twist and turns will come in life and sometimes with
regularity. Other times it will be
without warning. Either way, these
things will come leaving you breathless, bewildered, “bummed out.” You will sit in your favorite chair, gazing
into space, confused, feeling as if your head is full of so much cobwebs.
These are the times of life when you need someone to
come along and be your encourager. You
will need to someone to lift you up, say they are praying for you, or sit
quietly while you sort it out in your head and in your heart. This may come in the form of a casserole,
“comfort food,” card, letter, or an offer to assist in some way. However the encouragement comes, remember
that God sent it as just the right time, in the time when you needed it most.
Paul had Barnabas, David had Jonathan, and Timothy
had Paul. The list is long of those in
biblical time who had someone come to you, lift them up, encourage them, and
stand with them through the difficult days of their lives. Most importantly we have the admonition, “Let
us hold on to the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised
is faithful. And let us be concerned about one another in order to promote love
and good works…but encouraging each other, and all the more as you see the day
drawing near.” Hebrews 10:23-25 (HCSB)
With all of this as the
basis for the phone call, let me share with you the story. I am driving along the Interstate, returning
from a number of hospital visits. I am
tired, drained, and spent. The phone
rings and as soon as I punch the key to connect, the person on the other end
said, “Just wanted to check on my pastor, brother and friend today. How are you?”
Friends, you will never
know how comforting, how refreshing, how listing those word sounded. It left me with a smile on my face, a peace
in my heart, and was the encouraging words I needed at that moment. How wonderful it is to have people who think
about you and willingly say the things you need at the moment you need them
most.
The writer of Proverbs wrote
many wise sayings. Among them are two
that stand out today: “Anxiety
in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a good word
cheers it up.” Proverbs 12:25
(HCSB) and “A word spoken at the right time is like gold
apples on a silver tray.” Proverbs 25:11 (HCSB)
Take time to encourage someone today and if you need encouragement,
accept it because it will bless you and the one who gives it.
Until next time…
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