II Corinthians 5:18-19

“Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation.” 

Do you ever feel hopeless and helpless when trying to help others? Across the years I have been chosen to attempt to reconcile differences between people. As I read today’s Scripture I note that this is a ministry. I have had many situations that I was unable to restore, but some were successful.

There was the couple who, on their way to see a divorce lawyer, decided to stop by my office first. It was almost a hopeless case, and I held out little hope for reconciliation since they said they argued constantly and about everything.

I asked them to turn their chairs facing each other and hold hands and begin to talk. They asked, “About what?” I said, “Anything.” So off they went. It was not over five minutes later that they were raging at each other as if I were not in the room. They turned and said, “See, that’s what we were telling you about.”

I had been praying to know what to say when it dawned on me what I had heard. They had repeatedly said “Why don’t you?!” Then the other would repeat it back. I had them carry on a second conversation, but they could not say “Why don’t you?” . . . this time they could only say “How can I?”

My advice to all who want to be reconciled to another person is to “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul and mind” and ask the question, “How can I?”  

Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!

- – - Pastor Cecil

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