In Matt. 10:41 it says, "Accepting a messenger of God is as good as being God's messenger. Accepting someone's help is as good as giving someone help."
I don't remember reading this verse or hearing this concept before. From the Message translation of the bible, it truly hits home. When your body and mind registers somewhere in those figures closer and closer to the big 1-0-0, you may be surprised to find the bible still fits you to a T.
In this version, Jesus is saying to His disciples that both the prophet and the one who listens to the prophet is able to "profit" from the words spoken. Also, the one who serves and the one given the service also profits. These are all win-win situations, and I suspect, there are many more.
As the years have gone by, the possibility of accepting help became a reality. I used to foresee help as something I might need in the future, but now I see help as a necessity. My husband, Jerry, and I no longer trust ourselves to balance the checkbook, or even keep the bank register properly. We no longer trust ourselves to drive at night, and are extremely careful during daily trips to the doctor or grocers. I still remember past elderly friends feeing frustrated when they had to ask for help, but we so gladly helped them, because we loved them. And now, we have to trust that this same love is now being bequeathed to us. I am humbled when I see how glad our helpers are to help us, and accept that help with as much grace as God can provide to us. How good others have been to us!
God, Although I have always wanted to be your messenger, your servant and helper, I know that cannot ever be again to the full extent of my desires. So help me to be your servant in the way of acceptance with grace. May I be the most appreciative of persons to receive the help I so badly need. Truly, may I be one with You in any form You choose for me. Amen.
And now, thank you, good friends, for listening!
Jo INMN
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