October 7, 2014
It’s always the right time to do the right thing. But, it apparently is easy to become discouraged in doing that which is right, based on this admonition:
"Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary. So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith.” (Galatians 6.9-10)
Doing good is no guarantee of having good done. Perhaps there is a subtle, or not-so-subtle, anticipation that good begets good. But, there is ample biblical evidence that such will not always be the case. Consider these words of Jesus:
"Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” (Matthew 5.10-12)
Rather than being based on circumstances, it is to be our resolute mindset that we always “do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith”. The people of God practice active benevolence, regardless of the response. In “due time” there is reward for those who press on and persevere.
What is the active good to be done today? There will be opportunities to be reactive as circumstances present themselves today, but there are also opportunities to be pro-active. Who needs an encouraging phone call? What text message or email message might brighten someone’s day? Who would benefit for an uplifting conversation over coffee or a meal? Who needs a listening and understanding ear?
We live in a world that is seeing an alarming rise of evil and hostility. Against this dark backdrop, the challenge to be active doers of good is especially urgent. At the very heart of our “doing good” is doing the greatest good; namely, declaring and representing the good news of the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus. In every way, may we each be readily responsive and active today as His ambassadors of good, and the good news.
Steve
©Steve Taylor, 2014
Be sure to also visit http://thetruthrevolution.wordpress.com/
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"Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary. So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith.” (Galatians 6.9-10)
Doing good is no guarantee of having good done. Perhaps there is a subtle, or not-so-subtle, anticipation that good begets good. But, there is ample biblical evidence that such will not always be the case. Consider these words of Jesus:
"Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” (Matthew 5.10-12)
Rather than being based on circumstances, it is to be our resolute mindset that we always “do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith”. The people of God practice active benevolence, regardless of the response. In “due time” there is reward for those who press on and persevere.
What is the active good to be done today? There will be opportunities to be reactive as circumstances present themselves today, but there are also opportunities to be pro-active. Who needs an encouraging phone call? What text message or email message might brighten someone’s day? Who would benefit for an uplifting conversation over coffee or a meal? Who needs a listening and understanding ear?
We live in a world that is seeing an alarming rise of evil and hostility. Against this dark backdrop, the challenge to be active doers of good is especially urgent. At the very heart of our “doing good” is doing the greatest good; namely, declaring and representing the good news of the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus. In every way, may we each be readily responsive and active today as His ambassadors of good, and the good news.
Steve
©Steve Taylor, 2014
Be sure to also visit http://thetruthrevolution.wordpress.com/
Amazon ebook & print devotional -http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FQ1Q9GW
paperback print copy of book — https://www.createspace.com/4500045
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