Look for Ways to be a God-send

“Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.’” John 20:21 ESV

In article titled, “Are bananas good for runners?” published yesterday, the writer concluded what every runner already knew: Providing instant yet sustained energy, bananas are a pre-workout powerhouse. Since they have a low water content, they typically have more calories (a medium banana contains around 105 calories) and a higher carbohydrate content (27g) compared to other fruits, providing the all-important fuel you need to power you through your run. They are a great source of easy-to-digest carbs, and the sugar they contain is sucrose, fructose and glucose, which allows a sustained energy boost without digestive discomfort on the run. Additionally, they contain potassium, which is a godsend mineral for runners. It works with sodium to balance the fluids and electrolyte levels in your body, helping to regulate your heartbeat and prevent muscles from cramping. So yes! Bananas are good for you and they are most definitity a godsend to runners. 

And you know, when it comes to being a “godsend,” or an unexpected thing or event that is particularly welcome and timely, as if sent by God, you and I would do well to follow the example of Jesus who was the ultimate God-send, sent by the Lord, Himself, to serve, heal, feed, forgive, and redeem the lost. Something that was both welcome and timely, and something Jesus trained and commissioned the disciples to continue doing before His ascension into heaven, saying, “As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you” to be a God-send to the world. Which means we must love and serve those in need just as Jesus did. 

So look for ways to be a God-send to someone today my friend. Your kindness and compassion will not only be welcome and timely but could very well restore hope to someone in need or even lead a lost person to accept Jesus as their Savior. 

Heavenly Father, we thank You for giving us the example of Jesus and the disciples to follow of what it means to be a God-send. Help us to live our lives with that mission in mind so that we would continually look for ways to be Your hands and feet wherever we might travel. It’s in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen. 

Happy Running!