Best

BEST
1 Thessalonians 5:14-24
Vs 24: “The one who calls you is faithful and He will do it.”

Many times students are overwhelmed when attending college—many having left home for the first time. Parents are a phone call away, but while that makes the separation bearable, it also gives the young adult much freedom. For as unique as each person is, there are that many ways to handle this situation.

Nicole and Sheila met for the first time when moving into their room. The first week they were in college, Nicole signed up to play basketball and Shelia decided to pledge a Sorority. Their lives were crammed full, and their first test snuck up on them.

As usual, they met at dinner after all their extra-curricular activities had ended. Shelia slumped down in the chair as the servers closed the kitchen doors behind Nicole. “Whew! I’m starving! I’ve got to go back to Phi Delta after dinner. We’re hosting a party Friday night.” She bowed her head in saying a silent prayer of thanks.
Nicole said, “I’m late, glad I got dinner! Do you know that I’m already behind on my subjects? Tonight I’ve got to write an essay for tomorrow’s English class.” She sighed, then admitted, “I really should manage my free time better.”

“Me, too. Let’s make a pact to get two things done during free time each day?”

“Good idea, Shelia” Nicole agreed, nodding. “I folded the stack of clothes on your bed. Better tighten that loose button on your good shirt before you lose it. You really look good in that shirt.”
“Thanks, Nicole. I’m really glad that we get along so well. You can borrow my shirt sometime, if you want.”

Ben said to them from the next table, “Remember our test on Medieval China tomorrow.”
Nicole and Shelia looked at each other, their mouths forming a perfect “O”.

Shelia said, “Let’s skip TV watching tonight, I’ve got some cramming to do.”
“Completing that ‘fill in the blanks’ sheet would be a good review.” Nicole said.
“Yeah, we can help each other with that, tonight. Well, see you later. 7AM is too early for History class!”

Take Home Nugget

People who give their best, can prayerfully trust in God to do the rest. The apostle Paul outlined to the Thessalonians ways to best serve each other. They were to exhort (encourage), comfort, warn, rejoice, pray, and thank God in all things.
Does this sound like the way you treat your friends?

J.D. Griffith

Give of your best to the Master,
Give Him first place in your heart;
Give Him first place in your service,
Consecrate every part.

Grose

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