Carers:

"God chose things despised by the world, things counted as nothing at all and used them to bring to nothing what the world considers important. As a result, no one can ever boast in the presence of God."

—1 Corinthians 1:28–29

A while back I thought of how you, my darling, while suffering with physical pain  have the wonderful opportunity  to care for someone who is suffering with emotional and relational pain  The point I am making is that the Cared- for  became their Carer.

What a wonderful thing!

You are reaching out to your other carers at home and at hospital to reach them for Jesus Christ. You and I are in a position to reach people that no one else can reach. God wants to use us and when He does, make sure that we give Him the glory.

When the great apostle Paul and Barnabas were preaching in a town, a man there who had never walked from birth was listening to Paul preach. Paul could see that this man had the faith to be healed. So Paul drew closer and said to him, “Stand up on your feet!”

This man who never had walked before jumped to his feet and began walking and leaping. This astonished the crowd who were watching, and some shouted, “The gods have come down to us in the likeness of men!”

The Bible then goes on to say many of men were planning to bring sacrifices to them. But Paul and Barnabas rent their clothes and cried out, “Men, why are you doing this? We are men like you and we preach to you that you should turn from your idols to the living God” In other words, “Don’t give us the credit! Don’t give us the glory! We are here to tell you to turn away from putting your faith in people, idols, or anything else.”

Do you want to be used more by God? Then dare to pray and you shall find that God will answer it. Simply say, “Lord, use me even more.” He may answer sooner than you expect.

Inspired initially by Greg Laurie's Devo. ( of Harvest Ministries.)