While searching for the right ingredients to some very hungry young Bangladeshis who are longing for their ''mum's'' cooking and the flavor of their special spices. Somethings starts to burn inside us, it's like the coals of our hearts are receiving some gentle blowing upon from heaven.
We talked about our years in Bangladesh with needy ones knocking on the door anytime of the day or night. How our hearts were burning within us. Not particularly feeling that we did anything great. We were just doing what we felt Jesus would have done. Nothing else. That sustained us. That kept us. We gave, the Lord gave more. We showed mercy and mercy was also given to us.
That well doesn't run dry until we stop using the water. That compassionate love does not grow cold until we stop touching peoples lives.
Yesterday I was reminded of Rev. 2: 1-7, about the loveless church. The words of Jesus to this church has amazed me many times. It is so full of reminders of all they had done. Their works, labor, perseverance, endurance- words that speak of so much of giving out for His Name's sake- IN THE PAST! But now: Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love.
Repent and do the first works, or else.....He will remove the lamp stand. So there are consequences.
There is a connection between touching the lives of people and God's overflowing love and burning compassion. We are the vessels. The decision is with you and me, if we are to keep the fire of love glowing or the well overflowing.
Jesus help us!
Love Anna
