Our theme for this month: “Never forsaken, never abandoned.”
Our Bible verse for today: “Carry one another’s burdens; in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ … Therefore, as we have opportunity, we must work for the good of all, especially for those who belong to the household of faith.” Galatians 6:2; 10
Our thought for today: “Taking care of each other helps to fulfill God’s plan.
As we approach the end of our month of devotionally considering the great Biblical truth that we are never forsaken and never abandoned by God, I want to return us to the idea of human instrumentality. Jesus lives and ministers and accomplishes His purposes through His people. That is especially true when a Christian is in need. Almost always it is the Lord’s desire that His blessings be delivered to the one in need through the faithful and obedient actions of other Christians. Love, mercy, kindness, compassion, provision, encouragement – it all gets delivered by means of one brother or sister reaching out to another in the Name of, and on the behalf of, our Lord Jesus Christ. That’s human instrumentality – the Lord using us as His instruments of ministry, and it’s the primary way in which He ensures we never are forsaken or abandoned.
As you gather with your church family this Sunday I want to encourage you to ask the Lord to show you a brother or sister you can minister to in His Name and on His behalf. There will be somebody in your fellowship feeling very alone and who just needs to know that someone cares. Give that person a hug and maybe even invite them to lunch. There will be someone else who is going through a difficult life situation (perhaps a struggling marriage, or a wayward child, or a health issue) and they will be encouraged by the fact that you stopped, put your hand on their shoulder, and prayed for them. There will probably be others who are struggling financially who aren’t sure how they will pay the rent, or even put dinner on the table.
Nobody can meet every need for everyone. But everybody can meet some need for some one. There is something you could do for at least one brother or sister this Sunday which will make a meaningful difference. Pray and ask the Lord to show you who that person is and what you should do. Then go be the hands and feet, the kindness and compassion, the mercy and provision of Jesus in that person’s life.
God Bless,
Oak Hill Baptist Church 