by Rachmat, Story by Unknown

This past month we have been talking about giving. There are many forms of giving. It can be in the forms of money, time, other material things and even “LIFE” like what Jesus Christ has done for us. The bible told us that it is better to give than to receive. (Acts 20:35) The question here is do you agree with what the bible said? Have you experienced it your own? As I ponder to my own question, I need to say that YES it is true. In my life, I am blessed with many people giving me things. I need to say that I am blessed for every new clothes, money, free stuff and many more that were given to me, I feel happy. However there are times when I learn to give to people and surprisingly I feel more blessed and happier than to receive. As we wrapped up this February month about giving, let us be reminded by what God has given in our lives and how we should not forget to bless others as well.

There is one story on how giving can change people lives. I hope this story bless you a lot. God bless.

One day, a poor boy who was selling goods from door to door to pay his way through school, found he had only one thin dime left, and he was hungry. He decided he would ask for a meal at the next house. However, he lost his nerve when a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead of a meal he asked for a drink of water.

She thought he looked hungry so brought him a large glass of milk. He drank it slowly, and then asked, “How much do I owe you?”

“You don’t owe me anything,” she replied. “Mother has taught us never to accept pay for a kindness.”He said….. “Then I thank you from my heart.” As Howard Kelly left that house, he not only felt stronger physically, but his faith in God and man was strong also. He had been ready to give up and quit.

Year’s later that young woman became critically ill. The local doctors were baffled. They finally sent her to the big city, where they called in specialists to study her rare disease. Dr.Howard Kelly was called in for the consultation. When he heard the name of the town she came from, a strange light filled his eyes. Immediately he rose and went down the hall of the hospital to her room.

Dressed in his doctor’s gown he went in to see her. He recognized her at once. He went back to the consultation room determined to do his best to save her life. From that day he gave special attention to the case.

After a long struggle, the battle was won. Dr. Kelly requested the business office to pass the final bill to him for approval.

He looked at it, then wrote something on the edge and the bill was sent to her room. She feared to open it, for she was sure it would take the rest of her life to pay for it all. Finally she looked, and something caught her attention on the side of the bill.

She read these words…..
“Paid in full with one glass of milk”
(Signed)
Dr. Howard Kelly

Tears of joy flooded her eyes as her happy heart prayed: “Thank You, God, that Your love has spread abroad through human hearts and hands.”