Step 12:   Having had a spiritual awakening as a result of the steps,
we tried to carry this message to others and to practice
these principles in all our affairs.

December 28

Recommended reading: Luke 12, 13, 14, 15

I hope you’re setting aside some time to inventory this past year. In fact, take some time today and reflect back on the ways God showed you compassion this year.

Thought for today: Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” Matthew 9:35-38 (NIV)

Thought for tomorrow: If your time of reflection yields a healthy list of God’s compassionate giving to you, then let me ask you one other question: how might you take those gifts and use them to equip you to become one of the workers Jesus has asked us to pray for? I ask because obviously Jesus saw a need for workers. I fear that our failure to practice certain principles in all our affairs has limited the work force.

“As you go, preach this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven is near.’ Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received, freely give.” Matthew 10:7-8 (NIV)

December 28
Teresa McBean

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