True Ministry

This is a true story - My friend Melissa is kind hearted person - A 67 year old woman who lived up the street from her would walk past her house every day to catch the bus for work.  In the early winter mornings and in the evenings, she would see the woman walking up the long street. Whenever my friend would see the woman walking, she would stop to give her a ride home. Sometimes my friend would run in to her at the grocery store.  She would graciously gather the woman's bags, place them in her car and drive her home. Melissa  even gave the woman her phone number and told her if she ever needed anything or a ride to the store she could call her. A friendship formed over the years and Melissa began inviting the woman to her home church.  The woman gladly accepted and accompanied Melissa to church on a few occasions. For the past few months my friend noticed that she had not seen the woman walking up the street.  A few days ago my friend learned that the woman, her friend was killed. She was hit by a truck while crossing a busy street.  My friend was devastated. As my friend shared her story all I could think of is how she was a blessing to a total stranger.

True ministry is not only about standing behind a pulpit or being a missionary serving over seas - True ministry is being a light right where you are, work school or home. It is helping the poor and the unfortunate, and giving to those who can never repay you.  It is serving with out being recognized or even thanked for a job well done.  It is being a friend to the friendless and showing compassion.  The world has enough well knows-God is looking for the unknown's who serve Him out of purity of heart.