Wednesday, January 1,
2014
Jeff and Ruby, a sweet elderly couple who blessed my heart on more than
one occasion, had been married a very long time and had learned the art of being
patient.
One Sunday, an hour after worship, there was a
knock at the parsonage door. "Pastor
Russell, I hate to bother you, but I think I left my purse in the church"
said Ruby. When we got there we found it
right where they had sat for the morning service. As she picked up her purse, Ruby whispered to
me with a wry smile, "Jeff will never
let me forget this."
We walked back through the foyer, and as I
was opening the door I noticed a hat on one of the pegs. I said, "Looks like you weren't the only
one to forget something, Ruby."
Jeff said, "I believe that's mine." He put it on his head and didn't say another
word.
Marriages, families and communities cannot exist without patience. To help develop this character trait God has given
us the reminder of Romans 14:10 that we will all stand in judgment before God. It’s more difficult to judge your neighbor or spouse
or family member when your own sins stand before you.
Today
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