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A Friendly Word
By Rev. C. Franklyn Melton
“But friendly words are a delight to Hi m” (Proverbs 15:26B . . . Moffatt.)
This the time of the year when many of our churches are planning for another year of activity, service, and fellowship. Offices in our organizations are to be filled with competent and consecrated individuals. Leaders for the next year are being sought.
We are always grateful for those who are aware of their responsibility and privilege in serving the most important cause on earth. However, there are those who keep saying “No” when given an opportunity to be of special service in the Eternal Kingdom.
The author of the simple poem below was probably describing the stricken conscience of many who have said “No” when asked to do a job. THE LORD HAS A JOB FOR
YOU! The Lord had a job for me;
but I had so much to do. I said, “You get somebody else,
or wait till I get through.” I don’t know how the Lord came
out;
no doubt He got along; But I felt kind of sneaking-like
I knew I’d done God wrong. One day I needed the Lordneeded
Him right away;
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