Read: 1 Corinthians 12:7
As Chaplain and Bible Teacher at an inner city mission school, I often
asked students to act out a story for the weekly chapel service. One year I
assigned one of the 6th grade "trouble makers" the role of the little boy
who brought his lunch of five loaves and two fish to Jesus to help feed the
hungry crowd of 5000 people. The disciples were not at all sure where
they could find food for all the people, and this little boy volunteered his
lunch. The 12-year-old in my class really enjoyed his role as the child willing
to share his food. He played it beautifully. However, the results after
the play were the living proof to me of Jesus' influence to change lives.
This boy had been the ringleader of many "incidents" leading to confusion
and chaos in the classroom. From the day that he played the boy sharing
his food, he never caused any further challenges. In fact, he became the
leader by good examples. Just playing that role was living proof to him
that he could be active in a positive way as a class leader.
Prayer:
Dear Lord, thank you for challenging us by your example to be leaders in our
homes, communities and daily lives. This Lenten season help us to be open to the manifestation
of your Holy Spirit so that we have opportunities to see the living proof of Jesus
in our lives every day. Amen. ~The Rev. Dr. Nora Ramirez
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