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)
