I Timothy 5:1-25
I have learned to share Jesus in small ways as often as it is reasonable. One such time is when someone performs a service for me/us, like a plumber or a mechanic. For those folks it’s reasonable to offer a tip – an add-on to a bill or a $5 or a $10 or even a $20, like we do in restaurants. Then when I do that, I often say, “Scripture says, … ‘The laborer is worthy of his wages.’”(v. 18) It’s a small item, but it tells people that I’m a believer and occasionally leads to a longer conversation. It’s not unlike my departure to the cashier at the grocery store, “The Lord bless you.” While it’s common to say “God bless you”, that small substitution makes a lot of people take notice and they often will reply with a “Thank you” or a “God bless you, too.” And if there’s no one behind me in line and I’ve gotten a nice reply, it’s a simple step further to ask, “Are you part of a local church?” You never know where that small conversation will go! Another reason to use the cashier instead of the self-checkout at the grocery store…!
See also: September 25 / I Timothy 5:1-10; September 26 / I Timothy 5:11-16; September 27 / I Timothy 5:17-25