doing good

Galatians 6:9-10
And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.

It's easy to lose heart and momentum in serving and giving. We run out of time, money, emotion, energy. We get self-righteous and feel that we've reached our quota or have sacrificed enough. We fail to recognize the great harvest that comes when we practice Christ-like sacrifice. Through sacrifice others are blessed, the church is edified, the unchurched world takes notice, society is improved, community is build and God is blessed. But above all this, we participate in the divine nature of Christ when we sacrifice, serve and give. His nature comes alive in and through us. He becomes more real in and to us! Our hearts should not grow weary. Through serving, our hearts are strengthened and our faith solidified because we have been invited to walk as Jesus walked.

Father - make me a servant. Renew my heart for goodness and sacrifice. Amen.