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An
interesting phenomena occurs every once in a while at our house. We get mail meant
for someone else. Now you may not think that is so unusual as the post office
does make mistakes, but this is a little different. This isn't mishandled mail,
it is in a category all its own. The piece I got a few days ago was for a pastor
who lived here... 10 years ago!
I think someone's address book needs a bit of work. So, I forward
the mail. I don't know if the letter is a blessing, surprise, encouragement or
just a form letter. My job is to pass it along to the right person.
Among God's people there is a forwarding network where we can know
what we are forwarding. God intends for us to pass along what has been a blessing
to us. Paul was a constant participant in that process. He carried blessings from
church to church. When writing to the Philippians (verse
4:16) he said, "for even in Thessalonica you sent a gift more than once
for my needs." God's blessings on the Philippians were being forwarded to
Paul who then forwarded them to those he was ministering to at present.
When God blesses you today, make sure you forward the blessing.
Maybe it will be word, a smile, a hug, or perhaps a financial gift. Just as Jesus
Christ gave His life that we might have salvation
to pass along to others, we should forward our daily blessings.
All Scripture references are from the New American
Standard Version unless otherwise noted.
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