Our Daily Bread                              November 23, 1994 
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Read: Romans 16:1-16

                              "Say It Now!"

                           Greet Pricilla and
                          Aquila, ... to whom
                          ... I give thanks.

                            - Romans 16:3-4


  An unknown author has penned these thought-provoking words:

                I would rather have one little rose
                  From the garden of a friend
                Than to have the choicest flowers
                  When my stay on earth must end.
                I would rather have a pleasant word
                  In kindness said to me
                Than flattery when my heart is still,
                  And life has ceased to be.

                I would rather have a loving smile
                  From friends I know are true
                Than tears shed 'round my casket
                  When to this world I bid adieu.
                Bring me all your flowers today,
                  Whether pink, or white, or red;
                I'd rather have one blossom now
                  Then a truckload when I'm dead.

Recalling the good qualities of deceased friends or relatives at their
funeral is appropriate, but how much better to give sincere praise to
them while they are still living. It may be the encouragement they
desperately need.  As the apostle Paul closed his letter to the Romans,
he publicly commended those who had helped and encouraged him in the
work of the gospel. He not only greeted them by name, but he also
referred to what they and done and expressed his gratitude (16:3-4).
What an example for all of us to follow!  Do you owe someone a word of
thanks or appreciation? Don't put it off. Say it today. Tomorrow may be
too late!  - Richard W. De Haan

The Bible in One Year:  1 Corinthians 5-8    

Quote for the Day:  You can't speak a kind word too   soon. For you
never know how soon it will be too   late. 



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