Friday, September 25
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GOOD JOB!
Words of encouragement are among the world's best bargains. They cost so little and can accomplish so much. To hear one's
name along with an affirming, "Good job!" quite literally can change a life.
Growing up, I was the textbook definition of
"average." Average is the best of the worst, and the worst of the best, and that was me. But in the tenth grade, we had a new
history teacher who did not know that I was only average. We were assigned to write a half-page paper on some patriotic
subject, and I went home that night and really worked at that little paper. The next day in class, Mr. West said he had graded our
papers, and that they were the worst he'd ever seen...except for one. "One paper, " he said, "was just outstanding. Edwin
Young, would you lift your hand?" And from the back row, timidly, I raised my hand, and turned a corner as a student. I began to
use what giftedness I had. I developed a love for history, and majored in it in college. I became a fellow in the history
department, and graded papers for a professor in that department. All because someone rejoiced in me and said, "Good
job."
Has anyone rejoiced over you? Paul rejoiced over his Christian brothers and sisters in Rome, calling many of them
by name at the end of his letter. He said, "I rejoice in your obedience, and I have big plans, big dreams for you. I want you to be
strong in the faith, and effective in your witness. And by the way-you're doing a great job!"
Memory Verse
ROMANS 16:19
For the report of your obedience has reached to all; therefore I am rejoicing over you....
Read Through The Bible
2 Corinthians 2; Psalm 51-52