Pilot Knob Lutheran Do Good 9/25/2024
Galatians 6:9-10 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.
Results! We all would like to see positive and productive results from our efforts and words. Results can be difficult to see when working with people, such as a teacher or counselor. The political process can be very slow in producing results. How about gardeners and farmers who must wait months for results and sometimes suffer the effects of too little or too much rain, hail, insects, blights, mold and so on. I’m thankful they don’t give up and I know they are too.
Paul tells the Galatian Christians and all Christians to persevere, not to grow weary in doing good to others. When it appears, no one acts upon your advice, or is listening or even cares, don’t give up. Don’t tell yourself its worthless, as Paul says; “Don’t give up…” Why? Because the time, maybe not in our lifetime is not right. The benefits will come in part in this life but the full harvest comes at the end when Jesus returns.
Our actions and words should always be directed toward the benefit of others; enemies and friends alike. We are not responsible for results. We are responsible for our own behavior and efforts that we don’t become discouraged, worn out, run down and give up. We must frequently come to our Lord to receive the Holy Spirit’s continued renewal in strength and faith.
While our ‘doing good’ is directed to all people, it should especially be directed to God’s people; the household of faith or the Christian brother/sisterhood.
Pr. Bob Snitzer
By the Way:
Today, 4:30. Confirmation class.
Sunday 29, 9:00 AM Morning worship service. Sermon: Questions. Romans 3:1-20
10:20 Sunday school for all ages.
Oct. 3, 10:00 quilting day, bring a sack lunch.
If you have any article or God sighting you would like to share with the congregation please submit it for publication in the Briefings. pastorbob@pilotknob.org
GriefShare will begin a new session beginning October 6, 2:00-3:30 at the Church. For more information go to: https://www.griefshare.org/findagroup or contact Pr. Bob or Sue Reese.
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