Galatians 6:9-10
“So let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due season we shall reap, if we do not
lose heart. So then, as we have ʻopportunityʼ, let us do good to all, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.” (New RSV)
Throughout our lifetime surely special opportunities come about. Not just a random or chance experience, but for followers of Jesus Christ, a set time designated by God. The apostle Paul spoke of such an opportunity in Galatians. In this case, a time to “do good to all”. (and also to honor and “glorify your Father who is heaven”. (cf. Matt. 5:16;
Proverbs 14:31).
He knows our gifts, our talents, our lifeʼs experiences and our passion to serve Him,
and He calls upon us (makes those special opportunities) to exercise our gifts to serve
Him by serving those in need through our good works.
A special opportunity came my way 10 years ago in Ethiopia, when I visited an
orphanage in Addis Ababa. I saw great need and a unique opportunity to “do good”.
HOE Ministries (Hope for Orphans of Ethiopia) is now in its 10th year, with the support
of Hope Church, is serving and honoring God by serving and honoring the needy
children of Ethiopia.
I suppose the thought to ponder can be summed up by this saying (author unknown),
“God gave each of us the precious gift of life, what we do with that life is our gift to Him.”
Tom Mustico lives in South Salem, NY and a member of Hope church for 23 years. He has taught Sunday School, led a Men's Bible study for 7 years and Missions Director for 8 years. And for the past 10 years Director of HOE Ministries (Hope for Orphans of Ethiopia).
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