My article about the worth of one appeared last week at The Upper Room . . .
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Studying for a sermon series recently called The Power of One, the repetition in Jesus’ teachings of the word “one” amazed me.
And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to ONE of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward. – Matthew 10:42
And whoever welcomes ONE such child in my name welcomes me. – Matthew 18:5
The King will reply, "Truly I tell you, whatever you did for ONE of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’" – Matthew 25:40
Studying Christ’s words at face-value, I see that Jesus’ perspective is different than mine. And His perspective is all that ultimately matters.
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Jesus stuns me with his emphasis on one. Reward comes from welcoming one child. Recognition begins with doing a small task for one person in Jesus’ name. Doing low-profile acts of service like visiting a sick person, spending time with a prisoner, feeding or clothing a poor person, or welcoming a stranger – rank high on the list of the King of all the earth.
Read the entire article here.
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