February 24, 2022 - I read a story the other day that came out of an era when Passenger Trains were the primary mode of transportation. It seems a little lame boy was carrying a basket of candy and fruit as he hurried to the passenger gate at the train station as fast as his crutches would permit. As the passengers were rushing through the gate, a fast-moving young business executive accidentally hit the boy’s basket, knocking its contents in every direction. He paused only long enough to severely scold the crippled boy for being in his way. Another young business man, rushing through the depot, saw the young boy’s distress and immediately began picking up the scattered items. After returning all the contents to the basket, he put a dollar bill in the boy’s hand. He smiled at his young friend, patted him on the shoulder and said, “Better luck next time!” Then he was on his way.
He was stopped by the question the boy asked him: “Hey mister, are Jesus?” Turning the man smiled and said “No, I’m only one of his followers.”
Peter wrote, “Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps”. (I Peter 2:21) How different this old world would be if we all would speak and act so that others could see Jesus living in us.
It’s something to think about… tbp
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