Do
to others as you would have them do to you.
(Luke
6:31)
Take
My Hand
Each
time I come into the parking lot here at our church, I see the sign
of children holding hands at the Christian Education entrance and I
remember our church’s gift to the community at Christmas
Hand*In*Hand. Mike and I loved and worked at the endeavor which
brought many people to our doors.
My
mind wanders to the Sistine Chapel at St. Peter’s in Rome. The
ceiling takes hours to envision, but it begins with God extending his
hand to Adam. During our church services, we bless our fellow
Christians with the words “May the Peace of Christ be with you”
and an extended hand.
Taking
a person’s hand can mean many things. “I’m with you.” “Let
me help you.” “You are not alone.” “I care.”
It
gives you strength, trust, courage, confidence, and an offer of
friendship.
Jesus
taught his followers to care for one another. “Truly I tell you,
just as you did it to the least of these who are members of my
family, you did it to me.” (Matthew 25:40)
Offering
your hand is a powerful act. Let us remember the needs of others as
we take theirs, letting in warmth, love, comradery, and service.
Taking
my hand is magic to my soul. Amen.
Betty
Rosenberger
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