Path to the Light by Dee Kamp
There's a Lesson in Every Blessing
In our travels this summer, my husband Bill and I
went for a drive several miles beyond our campground into a small town called
Packwood which is snuggled in the foothills of the Cascades Mountains. A name which describes the town’s commerce of
logging to a tee.
It’s a friendly community where everyone greets
you with a smile, and where as a stranger you gawk at Roosevelt Elk wandering
all over the town.
We’d been
on the road for some time and I missed those I meet with back at home regularly
to share the Word of God and the joy of the Lord. So far our camp ground and
visits had been as dry as the desert.
So I prayed God would put someone like this in my
path soon. Well, I forgot all about this request, but Jesus did not and I was
about to have a most delightful divine appointment.
“When we get
together, I want to encourage you in your faith,
but
I also want to be encouraged by yours.” Acts 1:12 NLT
On the way I spotted a thrift on the way out of
town. I can’t pass up a thrift shop for all those little treasures I might
discover. As I roamed the bookshelves a woman who volunteers there walked up to
greet me. Her bright eyes and smile was so warm and genuine that though we were
strangers before I knew it we were sharing the love of Jesus and Scriptures we
love. We laughed, held hands and both
said nearly at once, “You are just what I needed today!”
Her joy was contagious! I was so thankful for her
willingness to share her passion for the Lord. Yes, my prayer had been
answered, but as the Lord always does with me, He shows me there is a simple,
but profound lesson in every blessing.
I was
reminded that it’s good to hide His Word in our heart but also remember to
share it with others so they too will be encouraged and blessed like you!
“There's a Lesson in Every Blessing” by Dee Kamp,
Grace Every Morning Ministries© September 24, 2014
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