Manic Monday?

Here's a challenge from God's word to start your week with—and a brilliant promise to hold onto:

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. - Galatians 6:9-10

• What does Paul tell Christians to do?
• What's the great motivation of doing this?
• Based on your own experience, how do we “reap” from such a lifestyle?

The final sentence is sweeping and comprehensive in its simplicity. First, it shows that the Christian life is not all about meetings or even conversions; it is about doing good to the person before me, giving him or her what is best for them.

Second, the word “doing” reminds us that we are actively to give those around us whatever love discerns is best for them; love in deed as well as in word. This starts with our family—our fellow adopted brothers and sisters in God's church. But it's not to be limited to them.

• What would it look like deliberately to “do good” to all those you meet this week? Pray for stamina not to grow weary in doing good.

Based on an extract taken from Explore Daily Bible Reading Notes.