A Visit of Grace

What a blessing when brother visited us, and fellowshipped and blent with us! To me it was a visit of grace.

Recently a brother visited us, though officially, still it was a visit. The time spent in fellowship was noteworthy. Nothing much seemed to transpire outwardly, nevertheless, there is a deep inexplicable impression left behind. This reminds me of Jehovah visiting Abraham in the form of a man, talking as friend with friend. Such was the recent visit of a brother.

There was no definite agenda for the visit nor a specific topic to delved into. But as the fellowship went on day by day, from stage to stage, like a mountaineer ascending the steep snow clad mountain, leaving behind a trail of footprints, there was a deposit of truth, grace and perfecting all along the way. No authoritative command of a strict teacher, yet a heart transfusing word of a loving brother, with spiced sense of humor now and then, yet hitting the point and hinting now and then to possible solution of matters discussed. And all the while, convicting the slumbering soul. Free and frank at times, strict and sour at other times, yet life dispensing all along. To me that was a visitation of grace.

Often times when left to ourselves, it's hard to tell whether one is on the right track. Perhaps, may not be an utter deviation, but slight diversion along the way may lead to a disaster at the end. When there is a visit from elsewhere, it's like being awakened from the lull of a lullaby. Yes, and rejuvenated with rapt attention to what one is anointed for. This is what I experienced this time.

Life lessons learned are precious; it ranges from the minutest to the very significant of matters. Some gems follow suit. 

• The importance of hearing of faith in a Christian life, in the church life and even in the service life, without which all activities are mere activities without any life-supply. 
• Even in the Lord's service, there is a need to priorities one's main service. As being in the publication, I must give my first priority to this commission as from the Lord. Apart from this, if time and strength allows, may as well participate in any areas of the Lord's work, and not neglecting the church life in my locality. 
• There is a lot of room for improvement in any areas of service, even to the extend of doing our best and giving our best for the Lord. 
• Be wise and discern people, things and matters.

These are but few of the gems deposited along the trail of a visit of grace.