Ways To Be His Hands And Feet By Melissa Henderson Have you thought about what it means to be “the hands and feet of Christ”? Scripture shares how God called different people to unique tasks and journeys. With each call, He equipped the people with the ability to share the message of the love, glory, forgiveness, and mercy of God. Each person would face trials while sharing that good news. Yet, God was always with them. “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing”. (John 15:5 NIV) With God, we can be the branches that spring from the vine and lead others closer to a relationship with Him. Thinking back on my life, I recall times when God placed special people in my life to lead me closer to Him. While my ways were selfish, these special mentors guided me along the right path. Through each experience, I learned how to show God’s love to others. One friend invited me to accompany her when visiting the shut-ins from our church. With each person we visited, I felt closer to God. The conversations were often about health issues, grief, or loneliness. The sad expressions of the people that met us at the door were soon turned to smiles and laughter. A simple visit and conversation changed the day for the people we visited and for us, too.
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Another friend shared about a local shelter that needed help with serving meals. My husband and I agreed to volunteer. Chatting with each person in line, we soon began forming bonds with the people receiving meals and the other people serving. A simple smile to the person walking in the neighborhood was another way to be the hands and feet of Christ. A “Hello.” caused the person to pause and say, “Thank you for speaking to me. With this virus, no one speaks to me anymore.” God guided me to greet this stranger and say hello. A dear friend asked if I would like to join the Older Adult Ministry at church. I agreed and soon learned there were monthly meetings and a conference to organize. Again, God was with our group and the conference was a success. Some attendees had not been out of the house for a long period of time and were blessed by seeing old friends and making new friends. My parents often provided daily examples of being the hands and feet of Christ. Sharing food, clothing, and conversation with people in need was part of our daily family life.
