Be the example

I had the best examples set for me growing up. The men that I was surrounded by were Godly men. One of them, Art, was one of my Dads best friends in life. He was no relation but his family had to share him as my grandpa because that’s how I felt about him. He was a man of few words but when he spoke the words meant something. He loved the Lord and knew his Bible. He wasn’t always that way. I heard him talk about his younger years and what a temper and a mouth he had. It was unbelievable to me. He gave God all credit for the changes in his life and they were evident! I’ve always wanted to be like him and my Dad. Quiet and wise. James 1:26 Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues, so deceive themselves and their religion is worthless. Art and Dad did not have a religion that was worthless. They didn’t have to shout “I love Jesus” from the roof tops. You just knew it by how they lived and yet they never would have considered themselves “good men”. Jesus, when invited into our lives, should effect change. We need to be students of his word for sure but also and more importantly we should be doers of his word. Living quiet, upright lives has a profound impact on the lives of those around us. I am living proof of that. Not that I’m quiet. I’m not! But I have come to know Christ as my Savior and to the credit of Art, Dad, Mom and others in my life! It is our turn to be these people in others lives! Thank you Lord for the many people you have put in our lives that lead us to you by their example! Help us to do the same!
You never know who’s watching! Be careful how you live. You might tell someone the story of Jesus without a single word!!