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Serving the Smallest Bible in a Year: 2 Samuel 19–20; Luke 18:1–23 God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things. 1 Corinthians 1:28 Luke :–23 The video showed a man kneeling beside a busy freeway during an out-of-control brush fire. He was clapping his hands and pleading with something to come. What was it? A dog? Moments later a bunny hopped into the picture. The man scooped up the scared rabbit and sprinted to safety. How did the rescue of such a small thing make national news? ’s why. There’s something endearing about compassion shown to the least of these. It takes a big heart to make room for the smallest creature. Jesus said the kingdom of God is like a man who gave a banquet and made room for everyone who was willing to come. Not just the movers and shakers but also “the poor, the crippled, the blind and the lame” (Luke :21). I’m thankful God targets the weak and the seemingly insignificant, because otherwise I’d have no shot. Paul said, “God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things . . . so no one may boast before him” (1 Corinthians 1:27–29). How big must God’s heart be to save a small person like me! In response, how large has my heart grown to be? I can easily tell, not by how I please the “important people,” but by how I serve the ones society might deem the least important. Today's Reflection What types of people do you have a hard time valuing? In what ways might God want you to change ? 
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Marbella, I am tired.... just plumb tired. The political scene swirling not only in the USA but all over the world is heralding the final hours as predicted. I try to tune a lot of it out and not feed on the "news" channels that want to feed panic and drama 24/7. I try to go about life, enjoying what God has given me and sharing with others less fortunate. But I grow weary of the multitudes of attacks against my Father, and against any who believe and trust in Him. I try to ignore and tune out those people and the attacks, but at the same time to recognize their value to the Father because Jesus died for them. Those are the ones that I have a hard time valuing, and just when I think I am doing better at it, they do or say things that make it even harder for me. Strangely, I seldom encounter any of those types in person, just hiding behind the anonymity of the internet. Be a prism, spreading God's light and love, not a mirror reflecting the world's hatred.
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