Va, et raconte

Va dans ta maison, auprès des tiens, et raconte-leur tout ce que le Seigneur a fait pour toi, et comment il a usé de miséricorde à ton égard. Marc 5. 19

Fais l'œuvre d'un évangéliste, accomplis pleinement ton service. 2 Timothée 4. 5

La voix de Christ nous appelle; Il est temps de s'éveiller. “La moisson est vaste et belle! Qui veut pour moi travailler?” C'est ton Sauveur, ô mon frère, Qui s'adresse ainsi à toi. Réponds-lui, d'un cœur sincère: “Je viens, Maître, forme-moi!” Sans franchir les mers bruyantes, Tu peux annoncer Jésus. Que d'âmes insouciantes, De cœurs souffrants et perdus! Autour de nous l'œuvre est grande, 

Mais petite est notre foi. À Jésus qui te commande, Réponds: “Maître, conduis-moi!” Si d'un sublime langage. Tu n'as pas reçu le don, Tu peux rendre témoignage. Qu'en Jésus est le pardon; À ton prochain tu peux direCe que Christ a fait pour toi. Pour que lui-même t'inspire, Dis-lui: “Maître, enseigne-moi!”

R. Saillens


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Generous God

[God] is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think. Ephesians 3:20

Praise God from whom all blessings flow!

When our family lived in Chicago several years ago, we enjoyed many benefits. Near the top of my list were the amazing restaurants that seemed to try to outdo each other, not only in great cuisine but also in portion sizes. At one Italian eatery, my wife and I would order a half portion of our favorite pasta dish and still have enough to bring home for dinner the next night! The generous portions made us feel like we were at Grandma’s house when she poured on the love through her cooking.

I also feel an outpouring of love when I read that my heavenly Father has lavished on us the riches of His grace (Eph. 1:7-8) and that He is able to do “exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think” (3:20). I’m so grateful that our God is not a stingy God who begrudgingly dishes out His blessings in small portions. Rather, He is the God who pours out forgiveness for the prodigal (Luke 15), and He daily crowns us “with lovingkindness and tender mercies” (Ps. 103:4).

At times we think God hasn’t provided for us as we would like. But if He never did anything more than forgive our sins and guarantee heaven for us, He has already been abundantly generous! So today, let’s rejoice in our generous God.

Lord, remind me often that You have been
exceedingly generous to me. Help me to extend that
generosity of spirit toward those around me, so that
they may know who You are and rejoice in You.