My friend
Dan, who was soon to graduate from high school, was required to make a senior
presentation. He had 15 minutes to share how he had made it to the point of
graduation and to thank those who had helped him along the way.
I gazed
around the room before he started to talk. All kinds of people—young families,
teachers, friends, church leaders, and coaches—were in attendance. He began to
talk about the ways each person had touched his life. One woman had “been like
an aunt and had always been there” for him. A 30-something man “shared
Scriptures often and gave counsel.” Another man had “taught him discipline and
hard work.” A church friend had “taken him to football practice every day”
because his mom couldn’t. A couple had “treated him like he was their own son.”
One commonality—they were all just ordinary Christians who had reached out to
make a difference in his life.
Paul
called it doing “good to all, especially to those who are of the household of
faith” (Gal. 6:10).
We can help shape another person’s life by showing an interest and taking
action. And, as happened with Dan, we can reap a harvest (v.9).
Look
around. Is there someone whose life needs your touch?
Do all
the good you can, in all the ways you can,for all the people you can, while you
can. (RBC)
