| Good morning everyone, Our theme for this month: “Live like it’s true” Our Bible verse for today: “Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us work for the good of all, especially for those who belong to the household of faith.” Galatians 6:10 (CSB) Our thought for today: “Take care of each other first” I often caution those who are the primary caregivers for loved ones that they must take care of themselves too or they won’t be able to take care of the other one. I learned this from firsthand experience caring for my wife Linda during her years of disability. The older and sicker she got, the more attention and care she needed and the more labor-intensive the caregiving became for me. It’s so easy for the caregiver to exhaust themselves if they aren’t careful. If that happens, they become increasingly less effective at caring for the other. Caregivers must take care of themselves so they can then take care of others. The same applies when it comes to the Christian community caring for and meeting the needs of others in society. Before we take care of those outside the church, we need to take care of those inside the church. That way the church will be strong, united, and prepared to venture out and care for others. This is what Paul was explaining in Galatians 6:10. By all means, let’s work together for the good of all, but especially, primarily, and first, for those who belong to the household of faith. We see the truth of this being lived out in the early chapters of the book of Acts. The early church was known throughout the community for taking care of each other. They shared resources, they cared for the sick among them, they fed the hungry, they cared for the orphans and widows. That kind of caregiving was a primary characteristic of their fellowship. Then they ventured out and did more of the same for those out in society. But first, they cared for each other. The Christian singer Toby Mac once sang about this in one of his songs. I don’t remember the exact context or the exact lyric of the song but it was about Christians coming together to care for the hurting among themselves first. He sang, “Come on everyone, we’ve got a man down!” And the church responded. By all means, let’s take care of others outside the church. But take care of those inside the church first. God bless, Pastor Jim (If you like what you’re reading in these daily devotionals, and if you would like more content from Oak Hill Baptist Church, join us on Sundays at 10:00, in-person if you are nearby or, if you are geographically distant or if you just can’t make it, online at www.YouTube.com/@oakhillbaptistcrossville |
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It’s sad that a lot of churches don’t reach out.
That is sad. We need to do better.