As we pass by...

"As he passed by, he saw a man blind from birth." John 9:1

Jesus, escaping for His life, stops to help a blind man. How do we know? The verse immediately preceding says, "So they picked up stones to throw at him, but Jesus hid himself and went out to the temples. As he passed by..." John 8:59 - 9:1

Ministry is not necessarily something we GO do. Going to the mission field is great. Going to help at the church breakfast for the homeless is great. Making a meal for a sick family is great. But there are many, many ministry opportunities "as we pass by."

I cringe to think of the many opportunities that I failed to capitalize on because I was so focused on self. I didn't even see the opening to speak a simple word of truth or hope except in hindsight.

Look around you today for opportunities to minister His grace, His love, and His truth ... as you pass by.

Diane