July 2, 2024 WHILE WE HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY
Galatians 6:9-10 “And let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we shall reap if we do not grow weary. So then, while we have the opportunity, let us do good to all men, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith.”
This verse is so immediate, so right now, and so easily understood. It must be said up front that our motive for doing good works should not be to gain God’s approval or acceptance; we are to be about doing good because GOD IS GOOD! When we do good works because He is good, we are living in our true God-given identity. If not alert, the demands and pressures of life can de-rail us from doing the good works we are called to do. Good works are an opportunity; not an obligation or burden. Good works liberate us, takes us out of the self-centered world. It’s not good works just for the sake of good works; the good works we do flow out of who we are and we do the good works as unto the Lord. Good works are bigger than us. The phrase that caught my attention was “while we have the opportunity.” We will not always have the opportunity to do good works-but we have opportunity now. No matter your age, your personality, your health, your financial status, or your background, there are good works you can do. A good work does not have to be something grand and glorious; a good work may be as simple as opening a door for some one or speaking a word of encouragement. The point is that in all we do, we can do it as unto the Lord-the big and the small. So, go ahead-do some good works and do not grow weary and do not lose heart. Do not look for a pat on the back for a good deed done; our reward comes from the Lord. The amazing thing is that we have no idea of the impact a good work may have on someone. Again; it’s simple; it’s doable; and it is freeing. God designed us to be a blessing to others just as He blesses us.
Ephesians 2:10 “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.”
Blessings, Buddy
Bfitzgerald10@gmail,com
Galatians 6:9-10 “And let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we shall reap if we do not grow weary. So then, while we have the opportunity, let us do good to all men, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith.”
This verse is so immediate, so right now, and so easily understood. It must be said up front that our motive for doing good works should not be to gain God’s approval or acceptance; we are to be about doing good because GOD IS GOOD! When we do good works because He is good, we are living in our true God-given identity. If not alert, the demands and pressures of life can de-rail us from doing the good works we are called to do. Good works are an opportunity; not an obligation or burden. Good works liberate us, takes us out of the self-centered world. It’s not good works just for the sake of good works; the good works we do flow out of who we are and we do the good works as unto the Lord. Good works are bigger than us. The phrase that caught my attention was “while we have the opportunity.” We will not always have the opportunity to do good works-but we have opportunity now. No matter your age, your personality, your health, your financial status, or your background, there are good works you can do. A good work does not have to be something grand and glorious; a good work may be as simple as opening a door for some one or speaking a word of encouragement. The point is that in all we do, we can do it as unto the Lord-the big and the small. So, go ahead-do some good works and do not grow weary and do not lose heart. Do not look for a pat on the back for a good deed done; our reward comes from the Lord. The amazing thing is that we have no idea of the impact a good work may have on someone. Again; it’s simple; it’s doable; and it is freeing. God designed us to be a blessing to others just as He blesses us.
Ephesians 2:10 “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.”
Blessings, Buddy
Bfitzgerald10@gmail,com
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