Wednesday, September 30, 2009
CONTAGIOUS
CONTAGIOUS
Marion Smith
September 30, 2009
Gal. 5:22,23 The fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience,
kindness, goodness, faithfulness, self control and gentleness.
Many things in life are contagious, and the first I think of are
childhood diseases . Measles, mumps and chicken pox are illnesses
which usually run through a family, affecting one child after
another. Head lice are very transmittable, and when they enter a
classroom, great pains must be taken to eliminate their rampant
spread. Emotions are also catching - fear can spread easily, along
with joy, laughter and even anger.
A while ago, when I attended the Outrageous Joy Conference, here in
Atlanta Ga., I witnessed a most beautiful contagious epidemic! Babbie
Mason was the singer/ speaker of the moment, and her voice
reverberated from the depths of her being with love and honor for the
Lord. During a portion of the song when the entire audience joined
in, I noticed one section of ladies waving white hankies above their
head. This delightful and spontaneous gesture traveled from the small
nucleus to the entire auditorium . The white luncheon napkins were
torn apart and shared all around- and with each tear came the
contagious, exuberant joy and love for the Lord. It reminded me of
the time Jesus fed the 5,000 with just a loaf of bread and a fish.
There was plenty for all, with some left over.
By the last stanza of the song I believe every hand was raised with
their little white napkin piece, giving glory to God and allowing the
power of the Holy Spirit to really move in this body of women
believers. It was a very special moment, and I praise God that I was
able to participate in it. Our love for the Lord can be contagious,
also. If we exhibit the fruit of the Spirit, others will want to know
how we can do this, and we will have an opportunity to share The Good
News!
Marion Smith, noles65@aol.com
comments and feedback welcome
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Marion Smith
September 30, 2009
Gal. 5:22,23 The fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience,
kindness, goodness, faithfulness, self control and gentleness.
Many things in life are contagious, and the first I think of are
childhood diseases . Measles, mumps and chicken pox are illnesses
which usually run through a family, affecting one child after
another. Head lice are very transmittable, and when they enter a
classroom, great pains must be taken to eliminate their rampant
spread. Emotions are also catching - fear can spread easily, along
with joy, laughter and even anger.
A while ago, when I attended the Outrageous Joy Conference, here in
Atlanta Ga., I witnessed a most beautiful contagious epidemic! Babbie
Mason was the singer/ speaker of the moment, and her voice
reverberated from the depths of her being with love and honor for the
Lord. During a portion of the song when the entire audience joined
in, I noticed one section of ladies waving white hankies above their
head. This delightful and spontaneous gesture traveled from the small
nucleus to the entire auditorium . The white luncheon napkins were
torn apart and shared all around- and with each tear came the
contagious, exuberant joy and love for the Lord. It reminded me of
the time Jesus fed the 5,000 with just a loaf of bread and a fish.
There was plenty for all, with some left over.
By the last stanza of the song I believe every hand was raised with
their little white napkin piece, giving glory to God and allowing the
power of the Holy Spirit to really move in this body of women
believers. It was a very special moment, and I praise God that I was
able to participate in it. Our love for the Lord can be contagious,
also. If we exhibit the fruit of the Spirit, others will want to know
how we can do this, and we will have an opportunity to share The Good
News!
Marion Smith, noles65@aol.com
comments and feedback welcome
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