You Showed Me!

You Showed Me

You showed me the love of the Father when you concerned yourself with me.  You didn’t just welcome an individual that Sunday but with pen in hand you sought a time to help this servant grow.  A man who had more scheduled than time to use still yet made time as he planned an opportunity.  That attitude of concern was not in vain for it has been shown that your cares to guide and offer advice have gone a long, long way.  By God’s love and wisdom you’ve helped me become the servant I am today.

You showed me true dedication as week after week you prepared.  You spent equal time with family, friends and the word of God which you shared.  Toiling and dwelling over the words of God for us you sought to teach us more that we in turn would choose to draw closer to our Lord.  It was your prayers I noticed that kept you going strong.  As God heard your plea He gave you your daily need and as a result you gave back by giving as your heart did long.

You showed me that waiting is more than twiddling your thumbs as you persevered daily in other matters until God answered.  A few concerns have become evident as I later came to know.  Giving you’re all for a matter that was laid on your heart you never seemed concerned with reaping but only with that action to sew.  You never lost focus before or after God answered, always targeting the next task ahead.  Waiting, for you, I’ve seen, involves working for His plan, serving for His purpose.  That’s what you’ve done and continue in, never standing still but serving with a fervent heart which is what God commanded, it’s what His Word has said.

You showed me a disciple’s heart of compassion as Jesus showed for the multitude of five thousand.  Your compassion showed concern as you waited manifesting your dedication.  Out of love your sympathy revealed more than research and preparation.  Your compassion exposed the truth to me of which many never know and crowds never see: hours upon hours to find the truths you preach, stepping aside from a tiring task to pray with and encourage one going into surgery. 

Your love for our Savior has taught me much since I’ve known you and still you never cease to encourage me as you continually help me to grow.  Your compassion of care and dedication has helped me to be today who you see, and desire to be, according to Scripture: a servant used exclusively for God’s glory.

From a sheep to his shepherd, thank you!