Scripture: Luke 12:48b (NRSV) – “From everyone to whom much has been given, much will be required; and from the one to whom much has been entrusted, even more will be demanded.”

Message: This scripture has been motivating me for many years. A paraphrase “Much is expected from those to whom much has been given” is imprinted on my personal checks in order to share it with others. Because God has been so good to me, it is my privilege and responsibility to do whatever I can to represent Him.

Fortunately, my parents took our family to church on a regular basis from early childhood through my teen years. At a revival in our little country church when I was 11, I answered the altar call and accepted Jesus as my Savior. It was the true beginning of my walk with God. Also, God blessed me with marriage to my childhood sweetheart, and we had 40 wonderful years together before his death. We were blessed with two beautiful daughters who have grown into compassionate and caring young ladies.

The following two quotes are meaningful to me as well. The first from author Erma Bombeck: “When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, ‘I used everything You gave me’”.

The second is credited to Leonardo da Vinci: “I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough, we must do”.

Prayer: Father God, it is my prayer that my life will be worthy of the love and grace You have provided. Amen.

Gerry McDonald (deceased)
(first published in 2016)

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