"For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, 'The righteous shall live by faith'" (Romans 1:16-17).
Today I am starting a new part-time job as a spiritual care provider for a hospice organization. I'm excited and a little nervous. Nervous because I've not been around a lot of death and dying. Excited because I'll have opportunities to tell others about the power of the gospel.
To talk with the dying and their families about the hope in Jesus Christ is a unique privilege. Often people are at a point where they are willing to listen to issues of eternity. They will expect a chaplain to offer hope, to read from the Bible, to pray with them.
I'm thankful that God has given me this opportunity and challenge.
I'm praying that I'll use these opportunities each time I visit with the patients and their families.
It's not my work that will bring people into heaven, but God's powerful message of the gospel.
It's His power that sent His Son to die on the cross for the sins of the world.
It's His power that makes that offer to all.
It's His power that gives me the words to speak.
Knowing that God is doing the real work and I get to be His spokesperson to these people is an awesome responsibility.
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