Ripples

Standing at the edge of the river, he picked up the biggest stone he could carry, stepped closer to the stream, took a deep breath, and heaved it into the water. Dropping a few feet from his feet, it caused a reasonable splash. The water rippled slightly, and within seconds, the river resumed its normal flow. Noticing the multitude of pebbles along the bank, he chose several, and started tossing them into the water.  Ripples created more ripples that lasted for a fairly long time—especially in comparison to the huge stone’s thud. 

           

 

Some refer to this as the “ripple effect.” 

Small or simple actions affect others

which affect others and continue in a sometimes profound way.

 

            A true story:

  A century and one-half ago, a humble minister lived and died in a small village in England. He lived there all his life and never traveled far from home.
   In his congregation was a young cobbler to whom he gave special attention, teaching him the Word of God. The young man was William Carey, later hailed as one of the greatest missionaires of modern time.

   The same minister had a son--a boy whom he taught faithfully and constantly encouraged. The boys' character and talents were profoundly impacted by his father's life. That son grew up to be a man many considered the mightiest public orator of his day: Robert Hall.
  It seemd the village pastor accomplished little in his life as a precher. There were no spectacular revivals, great miracles, or church growth spurts. But his witness and godly life had much to do with his giving India its Carey and England its Robert Hall.
   When you think you are having no impact in the world, remember the little country preacher who influenced two nations for the Lord.
   pg 124, COFFEE BREAK WITH GOD

 The Bible tells us that we are all a part of the same body

and that we need to live in community.

Knowing this,

what one does or does not do does affect someone else.

Consider the human connections;

consider the possibilities;

or, consider the missed opportunities.  

 

 

Most of us are not preachers like the humble minister in the story above.

However, we are each in position to impact other's lives--

be it through our children or grandchildren or a parent.

We also have opportunities where we work and where we socialize.

Wherever we gather, there is an opportunity to touch, to connect--

whether it be a kindess, a friendly smile, an offer to assist, an "I care."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 We will never know the "ripple affect."

But God will....

And why not make the world a happier place.....

 

 

 

... and give all the glory to God.