The Anonymous Of God

December 23rd, 2019

Scott

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A lovely couple! They have aged through the years since this photo was snapped. Haven’t we all! You probably don’t know them. They go about doing godly works with little or no fanfare. They prefer anonymity then the praise of the world. They don’t need it because that is not what motivates them to do good works. They are motivated by charity which Paul describes as “of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned.” (1 Timothy 1:5)

I know this couple, as do many others! I have watched them for a lifetime serve faithfully their fellowman in various ways. A smile, a touch of the hand, outreached arms; in them you will find encouraging words of wisdom, and faith in all things that are good. They exemplify the tenants of their faith that teach them to believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men. They strive to follow the admonition of Paul in seeking out anything that is lovely or of good report or praiseworthy.

You really do know this couple! Their faces may be different in your mind. Their skin color may be of a different shade. Their clothes may be of another nationality or generation of time. They even wear different badges of faith from all the worlds religions, or have no religious affiliation at all. They may be living or they may be deceased. They are found on both sides of the veil. Yes, you know them very well. They are the “Anonymous of God” who bless the lives of us all as we journey in this earthly life.

They are firm believers in the words found in Matthew: “…let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth: That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.”

For us, here on earth, the “Anonymous of God” can be recognized because they have received His image in their countenance.

May I thank all who are the “Anonymous of God”, in particular this couple! Your faith, works, and words continue to guide those of us in our times of need. You bless the lives of us, our families, and our friends. Your sacrifices on behalf of others is anonymous to the world but they are not anonymous to us. More importantly, they are not anonymous to God.

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ROOTS OF INSPIRATION

In 2007 I began writing a daily inspirational thought to my children, now grown, with the intent to draw them closer to Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world. The influence of the gospel of Jesus Christ is found in all aspects of our lives. The Savior was a great teacher because he taught parables that resonated with the common man. He could relate simple stories that could be understood by all. I have found the more simple the story, the more profound the message.All of our testimonies can have a powerful impact for good for centuries if we take the time to write them down. After all, the scriptures are simply the inspired thoughts and interaction of men with deity that have been written down for all to read. There is no reason that our influence for good has to go with us to the grave. I have hopes, as did Jacob whose final words were, “…to the reader I bid farewell, hoping that many of my brethren may read my words. Brethren, adieu”