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Thursday 15 July 2010

LIVE A QUIET LIFE Friday – July 16, 2010

LIVE A QUIET LIFE Friday – July 16, 2010

“Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.” – 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

Gilbert Hodges was born in Princeton, Indiana on April 4, 1924. He was a quiet, Christian young man who was a gifted athlete. In 1943, he signed a baseball contract with the Brooklyn Dodgers. He entered the Marine Corps during World War II and served in the South Pacific as an anti-aircraft gunner. In the battles of Tinian and Okinawa, he fought valiantly and received a Bronze Star and a commendation for courage under fire for his actions.
After the war, Gil resumed his playing career and became an all-star player. After his playing days, he managed the New York Mets and led them to their first World Series Championship in 1969.
It was during that year that Gil made an indelible mark on his team. When star left fielder Cleon Jones failed to hustle after a ball was hit to the outfield, Hodges removed him from the game. But rather than simply signal him from the dugout, Gil left the dugout and slowly, deliberately, walked all the way out to left field to remove Jones, and walked him back to the dugout. It was a resounding message to the whole team that this quiet but disciplined man of character would not accept anything but the team’s best effort.

We should seek to serve the Lord quietly and people will notice and God will be honored. Today in prayer, give thanks to Jesus that when we quietly serve Him with all of your heart, He is honored.

“O God, make us children of quietness, and heirs of peace.” – Clement of Rome

God’s Word: “I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone-- for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.” – 1 Timothy 2:1-2

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