Trail Mix - 6.3.19

June 3, 2019 – “What gift is most valuable in God’s kingdom? I’m sure that we would all have some gift that we feel transcends all others. I want to suggest that of all the gifts given to the church, the gift of encouragement is arguably the most helpful and bears the most fruit. Give us members who are encouragers and God’s work will prosper. The church seems to have plenty of critics, faultfinders and Monday morning quarterbacks. One old-time preacher said, “Critics are like termites!” Give us more of that group who know how to build others through the gift that keeps on giving!” Vance Havner

My prayer today for you is for a spirit of affirmation; that you would habitually build up and not blow up the work of the Kingdom!

Luke 6:37 Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven: KJV

“John Wesley was a great English preacher of the 1700’s. He was considered a rather spiffy dresser. One Sunday morning he wore a bow tie that had long ribbons that hung downward. After the sermon was over a lady walked up to him and said, "Brother Wesley, are you open to some criticism?" He said, "I guess so. What would you like to criticize?" She said, "The ribbons on your tie are entirely too long and inappropriate for a man of God." And she took out her scissors and cut them off. A hush fell over the people standing there as Wesley calmly asked, "Now may I borrow the scissors for a moment?" As she handed them to him, he said, "Ma’am, are you open to some criticism?" She answered, "Well, I suppose I am." He said, "All right then, please stick out your tongue."

2019 Bible Reading Schedule for today - Proverbs 9-13