Hebrew 10:24
"And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds."
The ugly woman sat slumped in her wheelchair, her dirty Terrycloth robe twisted underneath her. Her hair was mussed, her teeth missing. Most of the group visiting the nursing home made a right-hand turn down the hallway in order to avoid the woman. But my friend Beth and Carolyn, made straight for her.
As Beth approached, she expected the crotchety-looking woman to snarl remark. Instead, the old lady smiled and said "My, my, look at you two in those bright and lovely swearers. And aren't you sweet to come here and visit us. Thank you!"
Beth told me later that the woman made her feel so at ease, so appreciated so. . . beautiful. Here they had visited the nursing home to cheer up others! The nursing home resident had developed the art of Hebrew 10:24; she may have only able to offer her smile and short greeting but, Oh, the difference it made end not only in the lives of others but in the way people perceived her.
Considering others is not the art of doing something extraordinary
It's the art of doings common thing extraordinarily well. The most tribal action slightest smile the Briefest greeting may be considered a service not to others but to God. The least thing the of door gently, the walking softly, speaking quietly all can be a part of the art of considering others. Hebrew 10:24 O Lord! And be my guide.
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