Yes, it is true that I tend to use “amazing” and “wonderful” to describe many things. But, truth be told, there are many amazing and wonderful things. So here I go again. The Encouragement Conference in Germany was absolutely wonderful. I was so blessed by the messages, singing, and fellowship with people I seldom see. It was so encouraging to hear from the missionaries. Some of them are just starting out, while others have been in ministry a number of years. Thanks to those that worked so diligently to make the meeting a success. The office staff worked many hours on this project. A special thanks to Keith and Julia Klaus for paving a smooth road for all of us to travel. To those that gave to make it all possible, we are forever indebted.
Brother John O’Malley did a masterful job organizing our days together and then brought it all together for us each day of the conference. WWNTBM is blessed with a great team of servants that love the Lord and want to serve Him. This kind of heart comes from our Lord and has been evidenced since the formation of the mission by our founder, Dr. Bill Wingard.
A little encouragement goes a long way. Sometimes it’s just a kind word, a smile, or a handshake. Other times it might be helping to lift a burden. No matter how we give it out or it comes to us, it is a blessing. At the moment it might not seem to be much, but in time it very well could prove to be a very important experience.
The Biblical principle is simple: we reap what we sow. How would you like to receive some encouragement? Well, sow some in someone else’s life. Would you like to receive a lot of encouragement? Then sow bountifully the same. I cannot speak for others, but I can testify that everyone at the conference was an encouragement to me.
From time to time, we will inevitably be an encouragement to someone. What might it look like if we made it a daily practice in our life? Let’s accept a challenge to look for opportunities to encourage others, not looking for anything in return except the pleasure of knowing that we lifted a load for someone else for a moment. We can communicate with others all over the world today. Take full advantage of the opportunity to be a blessing.
May you enjoy a prosperous month in the service of the Lord.
In His Service,
Danny A. Whetstone.
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