Brack Diamond
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“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
memorable: pastors always remember their firsts: first baptism, confirmation, etc. we have firsts at each church we pastor;
Matthew 6:19-
Brack is memorable first of all because of his name: Brack;
“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?
Matthew 6:
second: His was the first phone call at the parsonage; blazing hot; invitation tot he pool; very thoughtful, compassionate, anticipating a need, love for my family;
never forget the hospitality he showed my family; my kids will never forget the basement full of animals
when I began to dwell on what to say about brack - about God really - the word “generosity” came to mind. Brack to me was a very generous man.
Introduction - Brack’s hospitality
memorable: pastors always remember their firsts: first baptism, confirmation, etc. we have firsts at each church we pastor;
Brack is memorable first of all because of his name: Brack;
second: His was the first phone call at the parsonage; blazing hot; invitation tot he pool; very thoughtful, compassionate, anticipating a need, love for my family;
never forget the hospitality he showed my family; my kids will never forget the basement full of animals
Another way to define a life is by one’s generosity. In Luke’s Gospel, Jesus preaches from the plain saying: “Don’t judge, and you won’t’ be judged. Don’t condemn, and you won’t be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Give, and it will be given to you. A good portion – packed down, firmly shaken, and overflowing – will fall into your lap. The portion you give will determine the portion you receive in return.” () One thing I can say about Brack was that he was truly an open, forgiving, and generous soul. He had his problems – we all do – but at his best and at the very center of his spirit was this deeply, God-inspired generosity. Brack wanted to give – his resources to help others – his time to invest in everyone he met and tried to assist – his friendships – his family. Another way to honor his memory is for all of us here today to try and do the same. Heed these words of Jesus. Be quick to listen and slow to speak or judge. And give – give it away – all of it. You can’t take it with you. Discover the amazing, limitless grace of God, the great giver, and then become a channel of grace, mercy, and service to your neighbor with God being your helper.
A quiet generosity
But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,
a self replicating generosity - go and do likewise
a quiet, humble, but not private generosity
Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.
My brothers and sisters, some from Chloe’s household have informed me that there are quarrels among you.
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
closing - blessed
Luke 6:
“Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”