âSee that?â The clock repairman pointed his flashlight beam on a small, fine mark roughly engraved inside the old grandfather clock he was working on in our home. âAnother repairman could have put that there almost a century ago,â he said. âItâs called a âwitness mark,â and it helps me know how to set the mechanism.â
Before the age of technical bulletins and repair manuals, âwitness marksâ were used to help the person making a future repair align moving parts with precision. They were more than just time-saving reminders; they were often left as a simple kindness to the next person doing the work.
The Bible encourages us to leave our own âwitness marksâ as we work for God by serving others in our broken world. The apostle Paul wrote to the church in Rome: âEach of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them upâ (Romans 15:2). This is the example of our God, âwho gives endurance and encouragementâ (v. 5). Itâs about being a good citizen of both earth and heaven.
Our âwitness marksâ may seem like small things, but they can make a vital difference in someoneâs life. An uplifting word, a financial gift to someone in need, and a listening earâall are kindnesses that can have a lasting impact. May God help you make a mark for Him in someoneâs life today!
