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Care for Others

6/18/2020

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Tempting a Buffalo
The Stare of Death

Cathy and I were driving in Kruger National Park when we came upon a Buffalo family. The calf was only minutes old. You could see the afterbirth and wet skin on the little baby.

Moma and daddy took steps toward us as they sized us up. They were saying to us . . . do not come closer! The protective instinct was clearly visible and stone cold. We carefully backed away and gave more room for the family to feel safe from us. Then we watched.

The mother began to lick the baby and get him on his feet. The father never turned his eyes from us. He had a laser focus on us and made sure that his family would be OK.

Since that early encounter we have seen hundreds of Buffalo in herds and solo in the park. We have seen a group of Buffalo gather to attack a pride of lions. The old bull gored a female lion and flipped her into the air. We were amazed! He threw her nearly twenty feet high. 

When threatened, buffalo form a  circle with horns facing out. All predators know the danger of the horns. But most importantly the group comes together to support one another.

Who would stand with you? Who could you seek refuge with when you are faced with a difficult situation? The fellowship of believers should be a safe place for a Christian. Would you gently and humbly help a friend who is surrounded in sin? Do you stand shoulder to shoulder with them and help restore them?

We pray that you will be a safe place for others. Jesus said we should love one another!

Cathy and Danny Sartin
www.deeperstillmissions@gmail.com
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Favor

6/4/2020

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A Kingdom Leader gains favor from people around him or her. They also gain favor from God. Favor means they are appreciated by others. Jesus gained favor with both. See Luke 2:52. His gracious speech caught the attention of others along with his understanding.

Would others say that your words are filled with grace? Do you exhibit mercy to people who may not deserve it? When people ask you questions do you compliment their request? Do you show that you value their question? Do you listen carefully to their concerns?

Jesus was our example. He was winsome, kind and full of goodwill for others. Some would say he had charm and gracious care for people.

Colossians 4:6 (ESV)
Let your speech always jbe gracious, kseasoned with salt, lso that you may know how you ought to answer each person.

Season the hearts of people with the expression of kindness. Bless others by looking them in the eyes and give focused attention. You can be a gracious expression of our Lord to others. Your grace, kindness, mercy and goodwill will be a welcome experience for people. It will be fresh water to their heart.

Cathy and Danny Sartin
www.deeperstillmissions.ccom
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j  ch. 3:16
k  See Mark 9:50
l  1 Pet. 3:15
 The Holy Bible: English Standard Version. (2016). (Col 4:6). Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles.

 
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    Four decade veteran of youth ministry in churches, Youth For Christ and now is the Founder and Executive Director of Deeper Still Missions. Danny and his wife Cathy spend most of their time mentoring missionaries in Africa, Europe, Central America and North America. Future opportunities include South America and the Asia Pacific area.

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