Pastor's Corner

“For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake.”
(2 Cor. 4:5)

When we step out into the church of everyday life, we must take God with us. And be willing to let God’s light shine through us. Today, tomorrow, whenever you are out….on the street, big town, small town…take the time to actually look at people’s faces. It is quite interesting what you might see.

In the fall of 1977 I was invited to speak to a group of Christians in a free Church in Herning, Denmark. I had just started my sermon when I noticed a middle aged couple walk into the service and took their seat at the rear of the church. There was nothing extraordinary about my sermon, I thought, but this couple noticed something unique that they later shared with me during refreshments. They said my smile! “What about my smile?” I inquired. They felt, I spoke with confidence of my faith in Jesus Christ, which showed in my smile through my testimony. They left that evening encouraged in their own faith journey.

In my travels to different countries, I have noticed that one can actually observe amazing and interesting things by people’s facial expressions. It is the unreserved, smiling person that one is immediately attracted to, then we look in the eyes. It is through the eyes that one can see God’s light. It actually shines through and it is authentic. It is said that the “eye is the window to the soul.” A smile without the sincerity of the eyes is just a smile, another part of a mask we may wear. But a smile from the heart penetrates the very being of a person who does actually preach Jesus. That person can’t help it. When such a smile comes your way, you know it is God himself who is smiling at you and saying, “My child you are special.”

The awareness of God’s grace in our hearts emanates as a glorious light for people around to see. Every day we have the opportunity to change someone’s day. Just with a sincere smile. There is healing in our smile. Think about it! And just keep smiling. You will never know who you might touch.

Lord, let your light so shine from us that the world will know you. Let this light dispel darkness that surrounds our every day.”
Amen

Best Wishes.

Your friend and Pastor,
Pastor Samuel King-Kabu

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