Doing Good Deeds

I believe we all need good news to bolster us in this negative world in which we live. Two events have come to my attention this week concerning love in action here in our beloved community.

The first involves a person who became ill. A church member heard of the illness and prepared enough delicious and hearty food to last for several meals. This simply act blessed all parties involved and demonstrates what Jesus taught in Matthew 25:34-40.

The second incident concerns a large oak limb that fell in a yard. A member driving by saw the large limb and stopped and inquired if he might saw it up for firewood. The owner of the home was elated because she is a widow and informed the man, she had cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy. She said she did not know how she was going to remove the large limb and was very grateful. Not only did our member remove the tree but also cleaned up her yard as well, to the homeowner’s delight.

These two examples demonstrate we do not have to do big things to bless others and in return receive a blessing as well. It is the simple things we all can do. A smile, a phone call, a card, a visit, preparing food, holding a door open, carrying groceries in or out, this is Christianity in action.

In closing, let us follow the example recorded in Galatians 6:10, “So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith”.

Stay true to the Word,

Brother Travis