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“"A Letter of Commendation"”

Thoughts for Today:

The effectiveness of any ministry is found in whether or not it has a letter of commendation from God, not man. So how does God write His letters? In the changed lives of those who have been touched by our ministries.

Not long ago, a young man shared with me his mission to Africa. He had just returned from leading a group that was successful in both sharing the Gospel, and drilling several fresh water wells, in some very remote villages of the Congo. On the surface it might not sound too difficult, but the logistics of actually doing so regularly needed God's intervention. He told me of the numerous obstacles that had been presented, and yet miraculously overcome. It had been a year-long effort.

I asked him why he had become involved in such an arduous mission. He told me that I had been his inspiration. He said, "For years God has been urging me to use my knowledge and experience to glorify the Kingdom. But, I didn't know how. When I asked for your advice you said to pray, be open, and remain patient. Soon after I released my willingness to God, some people contacted me about their ministry in the Congo and the need for clean drinking water. The rest is history. The Lord sustained me through it all!"

The young man was touched by my ministry, and he in turn listened and responded to the Lord. As a result, the lives of hundreds of people -- who live on an entirely different continent -- were changed. The new believers in Africa are the result of his ministry and represent his personal epistle. They are his letter of commendation -- and in a small way, he is mine as well!

Questions to Ponder:

Do you have any letters of commendation from God? Whose life have you touched for His glory? In what way is God calling you to join Him in His work? Will you respond?

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About the author

Pocket Devotions are written by Mike Brooks. A retired businessman, he is Moderator of South Shores church, leads the Deacon Board, serves on the finance committee, and he teaches a Men's Bible study and the Men's Ministry. Mike has a passion for evangelical missions. He is the husband of Sherry; the father of Ryan, Natalie, Krissy, Rebecca, and Amanda; the father-in-law of Ariel; and the grandfather of Conner and Christian.