There is a little song “Brighten the Corner Where You Are”.
“Do not wait until some deed of greatness you may do, Do not wait to shed your light afar, To the many duties ever near you now be true, Brighten the corner where you are.
Brighten the corner where you are! Brighten the corner where you are! Someone far from harbor you may guide across the bar; Brighten the corner where you are!”
Today why don’t you encourage someone with a phone call, text message, note or a simple smile may make someone’s day brighter. Maybe a single Mom, a lonely person, a friend who struggling with a problem or a stranger who needs a friendly greeting. You will be the one who gets a blessing along with the person you are encouraging
There is a simple quote that carries a powerful truth: Be a fountain, not a drain.
A fountain refreshes. A drain takes away.
As believers, we have a choice each day. We can be the kind of person who pours life, encouragement, and hope into others—or we can become someone who constantly pulls the joy out of every room we enter.
In John chapter 4, Jesus met a woman at a well. She came carrying the weight of her past, the burden of her failures, and the emptiness of a thirsty soul. But after one conversation with Jesus, everything changed.
Jesus offered her something greater than the water in her bucket. He offered her living water.
“But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.” — John 4:14 KJV
That woman came to the well empty. She left overflowing.
And what did she do next? She went and told others.
The woman who came needing became the woman who was pouring. The one who came thirsty became a fountain.
That is what Jesus still does today.
When we spend time with Him, He fills us with His Word, His peace, His joy, and His Spirit. And when we are filled with Him, we begin to overflow into the lives of others.
A fountain encourages. A fountain gives. A fountain refreshes. A fountain points others to Jesus.
This world has enough drains—enough negativity, criticism, and discouragement.
Today, ask the Lord to make you a fountain.
Let your words refresh. Let your kindness flow. Let your testimony point someone to the Savior.
There is a great need in ministry today—not just for workers, but for willing hearts. The fields are still white unto harvest, and the need for faithful volunteers and godly leaders has never been greater. SOS Events continues to go where people are, meeting them in everyday places with the hope of the Gospel. But this work takes people who are willing to pray, willing to serve, and willing to say “yes” when God calls.
Jesus reminds us in Matthew 9:37 & 38 to be people of simple obedience and honest commitment. When God stirs our hearts to serve, He is not looking for excuses or hesitation. He is looking for a willing “yes.” A yes to pray. A yes to lead. A yes to stand in the gap and help carry the Gospel to those who need it most.
Today, pray for SOS Events. Pray for more volunteers with compassionate hearts. Pray for leaders who will rise up with wisdom, courage, and a burden for souls. Pray for laborers who will answer the call with a simple and faithful “yes, Lord.”
The need is great, but our God is greater. May He stir hearts, raise up servants, and send forth laborers into His harvest.
Have you found yourself chasing the treasures and pleasures of this world? Have you attempted to find peace and purpose outside of the One who created you?
It’s not too late for you, and you are not too far from God.
So what can you do? Seek Him. Call on Him. Change your ways. Turn to Him. And what will He do? He will be near. He will offer His mercy. He will forgive even the worst of your decisions, mistakes, and sins.
God is good. God is also good at being God. He created you, He loves you, and He wants a relationship with you.
You can ignore His nudges and reject His love, continuing to do things your way. So while you still can … seek Him, call on Him, change your ways, and turn to Him. He is your loving Father, and He is your merciful God.
“The so-called “social gospel” lays stress upon this life, not on the next. In many quarters it is now regarded as very old-fashioned and passe’ to urge people to prepare to die. Social security, better housing, relief for tenant farmers, better living conditions for the poor and the care of underprivileged children—these have occupied so much of the teaching and preaching of these modern days, that preachers have left hungry-hearted people ignorant about Heaven.” ― John R. Rice
John Rice was a powerful preacher many years ago. He has passed from this life to a new life in Heaven. His words are still even more true today.
Are you ready for Heaven?
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. Romans 10:9
“If you wish to know God, you must know his Word. If you wish to perceive His power, you must see how He works by his Word. If you wish to know His purpose before it comes to pass, you can only discover it by His Word.” (C.H. Spurgeon)
Many people from all over the world have an opportunity to study God’s word on SOS Events home page. If you have not used the Bible studies by Porter Barrington, do one today. Each one will give you knowledge and more understanding of God and the Bible.
Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. Psalm 119:11
Jesus uses the picture of a sheepfold to teach an important spiritual truth. A shepherd always enters the sheepfold through the door because he has the rightful authority and relationship with the sheep. Anyone who climbs in another way is clearly a thief or robber with wrong intentions.
Jesus was warning people about false teachers and leaders who try to gain influence without coming through God’s true way. They seek their own benefit rather than caring for the sheep. In contrast, Jesus is the true Shepherd who comes the right way and lovingly protects His flock.
This verse reminds us to be careful about who we follow. True spiritual leaders point people to Christ and enter by the “door,” while those who seek power, fame, or control reveal themselves by trying to come another way. The safest place for every believer is under the care of the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ.
Some of the office staff went to the vendor appreciation dinner at the Plant City Strawberry Festival last evening.
Every year the vendors are blessed with a great meal and a big strawberry shortcake.
SOS Events has been blessed to have a booth in the festival for over 20 years. Over 6000 people have trusted Jesus as their Savior.
The festival starts Thursday and we still have some vacant slots for volunteers. If you have been trained or would like a quick training, and want to sign up to have a part in this great opportunity, please call the home office today. 813-494-7512.
God will bless you as you obey the great commission. Go and tell.
And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. Mark 16:15
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