St. Mark reports the reaction of the crowds who witnessed the cure of the deaf man and were exceedingly astonished, proclaiming, even after Jesus admonished them not to talk about it, "He has done all things well..." (Mk 7:31). Today, as we celebrate Abraham Lincoln's birthday, we could say the same thing about him. Despite the difficulties he faced with the civil war and in his own household, he remained, "Honest Abe"and steered a course based on conscience and integrity. The statue of him in the Lincoln Memorial is a testimony to the weight he bore and the things he did so well. Will people be able to say that about us? Not that we are looking for acclaim, as neither Jesus nor Lincoln did, but if we follow our hearts, remain true to ourselves and the God who created us, our words and actions will cause people to look up and say, "He/she, has done all things well." Let us take example from these two great leaders and put into practice what we see in them.
Bro. Rene
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