Scripture for the Week
“The servant showed how he also had doubled his master’s investment. His master commended him: ‘Good work! You did your job well. From now on be my partner.'”
Matthew 25:22-23
Dear Friend,
Don’t you want to hear Jesus say those words to you?
Just yesterday, we had a conversation with one of God’s partners who wanted to help a young person get their life started. You know, one of those people who are always looking for ways to double the work of their hands. They just seem to thrive on how they can do the business of helping someone else. While they’re doing that … prosperity comes to them!
We also got an email. The subject line on the email was “Families in Need this Christmas.” We thought it was people who were in need, writing us for assistance. No . . . instead it was a group of young business people who want to give gifts to families at Christmas time. What they “needed” were the names of families to bless! You can count on God partnering with these business people.
Last week, we went to Lansing to receive an award for the Crossroads Church partners. It was called “The Beacon of Light” award. Crossroads was one of 10 feeding agencies (out of 3,000) in all of Michigan to receive this award for fulfilling the mission of “Providing hope, help and security for the hungry people of Michigan.” God’s partners do their job WELL!
Today, as we pray for you, we echo the words of Paul to the church in Thessalonica…
Day and night you’re in our prayers as we call to mind your
work of faith, your labor of love, and your patience of hope
in following our Master, Jesus Christ, before God our Father.
It is clear to us, friends, that God not only loves you very much
but also has put his hand on you for something special.
Scott & Clare
Crossroads Church & Ministries