Several years ago, a preacher from a distant town accepted a call from a church in Leeds. Some weeks after his arrival, he had an appointment that made him board a bus to another part of the town. When he sat down, he discovered that the driver had mistakenly given him his balance in excess of 50 pence. As he considered what to do, he thought within him, ‘You’d better give his money back. It would be wrong to keep it’. Then another thought came, ”oh, forget it, it’s only 50 pence; who would worry about this little amount, afterall the bus company makes so much money on fares ; they’ll never miss it. Accept it as a ‘gift from God’ and keep quiet. “When he was getting down from the bus, he paused momentarily at the door, and then handed the 50pence over to the driver and thus goes the conversation;
Preacher: Take, the balance you gave me was over.
The driver: Aren’t you the new preacher in town?
Preacher: Yes I am
The driver: Well, I have been thinking a lot lately about where to go to worship, I just wanted to see what you would do if I give you your balance in excess. I’ll worship with you at the Church on the Sabbath.
When the Preacher left the bus, he grabbed a nearby pole, looked up and said, ‘oh God, I almost sold your son for 50pence. Our lifestyles are the only Bible some people will ever read. This is just a subtle example of how much people watch us as Christians, and will put us to test. Always be on guard, and remember you carry the name of Jesus Christ on your forehead and shoulders once you call yourself a Christian. ‘Watch your thoughts, they become words. Watch your words, they become actions. Watch your actions, they become habits. Watch your habits, they become character. Watch your character, it becomes destiny’. I’m glad sharing this story with you today, because I believe the God of heaven has ministered to you. Above all I feel good doing the work of an Evangelist, in everything may God be praised.
Be_Inspired!!!
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