I own several pairs of gloves for different occasions. One insulated leather pair is used for heavy cold weather work. Another pair is suited for warm weather work as it has no warm padding. They are sleek, tan, and much more flexible. My water-resistant warm gloves get to go skiing, throw snowballs and sometimes hold a cold steering wheel.
    Each pair of gloves has a purpose and is somewhat unique in their appearance. However, they all have one thing in common, they don't do a thing without my hand inside.
    Jesus observed the poor widow of Luke 21 deposit a pittance in the Temple offering plate. Others before her and after were not only giving more, but in Jesus day some were known to announce the size and importance of their gift as it was given. The widow quietly gave all she had without wanting to attract any attention.
    If we choose to give our all, we need to become like a glove on the Lord's hand. We retain our individual distinctiveness, our place of service and use may vary, but the Master's hand is to guide us. We don't get the attention.
    I have tossed gloves aside that have become unpliable. The Lord's use of you will depend on how pliable you are. It will depend on your level of resistance when He wants you to go a direction that you may not want to.
    Choose today to say to Jesus, "I want to be a glove on Your hand. Use me for Your work."
   Choose to be a team player!

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