Serving The Lord --- Even With Limitations!

When he was not yet 4 years old, Itzhak Perlman was stricken by polio, making him unable to use his legs. But he compensated for that loss by devoting himself to his violin. In the years that have followed, he has delighted multitudes of people with his music.

He lost the use of his legs but his music gave him wings. What an inspiring example of devotion!

Throughout history, God’s servants have shown a similar devotion to their Lord. They suffered great loss — even their life, but leave us an example of faithful service (Hebrews 11:31-39).

What motivates Christians to keep on serving and following Jesus to the best of their ability despite loss or hardship? Like Abraham, we live by faith (Hebrews 11:8-9). We look beyond this life and wait “for the city …. whose builder and maker is God” (Hebrews 11:10). It’s “a better …. heavenly country” (Hebrews 11:16).

Beloved, may God empower us to glorify Christ in our daily living — no matter what our limitations may be.

—Mike Riley, Gospel Snippets