| There are many instances in the
Bible where one person made a difference Abraham was one man in
whom "all the families of the families of the earth will
be blessed." (Genesis 12:3b) God promised Abraham that his
decedents would number the stars in the sky. From one man came
a nation.
Moses was one man that dared to relinquish a life as the son
of royalty and boldly go before Pharoah demanding the release
of his people. One man saved a nation.
Peter was one man who, during the day of Pentecost, proclaimed
that he was not drunk on wine as they supposed, but filled
with the Holy Spirit. Peter preached Jesus Christ and 3000 souls
were added that day. Through one man thousands of lives were
changed forever.
And if course let us not forget Jesus Christ who died once
and lives again that we might have an opportunity at eternal
life. Just as one man, Adam, sinned causing sin to reign forever,
so one man died and rose again that we might have life forever.
There is a lot that one person can do. Think of all the inventions
created by one person that has shaped the way we live. Think
about that one grandmother, grandfather, mother, father or
teacher that played a major role in how you live your life today.
Yes, there's power in one. One person, organization, or church
can make a difference in the lives of those suffering. One smile
or touch can change someone's perspective in life. One kind
word or helping hand can uplift a desperate soul.
Pastoral accompaniment is one step at a time; beginning with
one decision, one church and one refugee family. The decision
made by our session or committee to sponsor a refugee family
will be one of the most important single decisions we will make;
for in that one act life begins anew to a deserving family.
The benefits are many. We will actually see the difference a
touch, a smile or a hug can make. We will see the transition
from traumatized to secure. We will assist in the refugee's
acquisition to a new country and culture, while learning their
culture in return. All this happens because we decided to take
that one step. Let us start today thinking how we, as one person
and one congregation, can make a difference in the lives of
many hurting people. One act of lifesaving generosity can change
a hurting family forever. Let us choose to have power in one
and change lives.
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