Galatians 6:10 - Be Like An Ice Cream Truck - Do Good In Every Opportunity You Have.
Galatians 6:10 (NKJV) Therefore, as we have
opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those
who are of the household of faith.
Galatians 6:10 (NIV) Therefore, as we have
opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to
those who belong to the family of believers.
Galatians 6:10 (NLT) Therefore, whenever we
have the opportunity, we should do good to
everyone"especially to those in the family of faith.
COMMENTARY PEARL
I have a challenge for you. Start this
day by asking, Whom can I help today? Which
person can I encourage? Who needs a little
sunshine?
Maybe the new employee who occupies the
cubicle down the hail. Or the neighbor whose
Chihuahua wanders into your yard. Or your teacher. The
one who sucks lemons for breakfast and devours
students for lunch. Look for ways to lift her
spirits, brighten her day, compliment her, understand
her, thank her. Will the world be different
because you tried?
You bet your sweet September it will.
You will become the equivalent of an ice
cream truck in your world. An ice cream truck used
to visit my childhood neighborhood. When I
heard the clanking music of the truck, I knew what
to do. I wasn't alone. Kids came from
everywhere. They pedaled their bikes or just ran like
crazy. The ice cream truck was in the
neighborhood.
Be that ice cream truck. Be the person
that people are glad to see.
And see if you aren't the one smiling the
most. [You Can Count On God by Max Lucado]
COMMENTARY
A careful owner of a vineyard watches with
great attention for signs of budding fruit. He has
spent months tilling, fertilizing, pruning,
watering, and testing. And now he is expecting his
vines to bear big, luscious, prize-winning grapes.
Dont think the Almighty is any less meticulous.
He wants you to bear much fruit. He notices
every time you sow seeds in the lives of others.
He keeps tabs every time you water that seed
with prayer. He records it in your balance sheet
when He observes faith flowering and fruit
ripening in the life of someone in whom you have
invested for Jesus sake. If they are rewarded, you
reap. If they are lifted up, you are raised with
them. Be vigilant about people in your spheres of
influence. You are sowing seeds; your prayers are
having an impact; and the Lord of the vineyard is
paying close attention. Lord, I see so clearly
today that my life in You is all about investing
in others. If I lose my life for Your sake, I
find it as never before! Please show me how to
invest wisely, giving my words, my time, my
specific prayers, my concern, my full attention, my
practical help, my smiles of encouragement, and the
love that is rooted in You. [Joni Eareckson Tada
Daily Devotional:
http://www.joniandfriends.org/daily-devotional]
LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY
Matthew 25:31-46 - The Parable of The Sheep
and Goats; The Final Judgment.
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2021/20210524-1002.html
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2020/20200906-0910.html
YOUR COMMENTS
If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in
hearing from you. Thanks in advance and let's keep
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred
Gibbs
LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT
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