"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at
the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore,
as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to
those who belong to the family of believers." (Galatians 6:9-10 NIV)
Not long ago, a visitor here in Atlin, British Columbia, Canada, who was
suffering with Alzheimer's, became lost. He wandered away from the home
of friends where he was staying.
The Search and Rescue team immediately went into action. The person who
found this gentleman, however, was a young teenager out riding on his
quad. He had heard about the search, and thus, when he encountered this
man, he recognized that he was the one who was lost. He stopped,
dismounted, and escorted the fellow back to safety. No one knows what
may have happened if this conscientious young man had not been on the
lookout and helped this gentleman.
Likewise, God calls each one of us to be on the lookout in regard to
opportunities to do good to others, both within and outside of the
family of believers. Sometimes, people become lost in grief, depression,
anger, unbelief, or complacency, just to name a few situations.
Sometimes, they are total strangers to us; other times, we may know them
well. Whichever the case, the Lord desires that we seek always to be
sensitive to His Holy Spirit, who is able to alert us to people
struggling within stressful situations. When He does, let us also
remember that He is also able to show us how to minister to them within
their need.
Today is a brand-new day, and each one of us has the opportunity to be
on the lookout for those whom God knows need our help. May we each pray
for our hearts to be open to the leading of His Spirit, that we may do
good to all people, that as many as possible might be encouraged,
helped, uplifted, and, yes, even restored to well-being in Him.
Prayer: Father God, may we not become weary in doing good, for at the
proper time, we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as
we have opportunity, may we do good to all people, especially to those
who belong to the family of believers. In Christ's name, we ask. Amen.
Lynne Phipps
Atlin, British Columbia, Canada
Reprinted from the PresbyCan Daily Devotional with the author's
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