Two-Way Street – The Presidential Prayer Team

So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. – Galatians 6:10

Business owners may think of opportunity as open doors for making money. Teachers may view opportunity as the chance to teach young people to grow up and do good in the world. Ministers may see opportunity as leading people to embrace Christ as the way of salvation. Each individual sees opportunity differently. Opportunity has to do with a person’s goals, talents, and resources and the needs of those around them.

The opportunity to do good, as Paul speaks of in today’s verse, will look different for each person. Consider the gifts, talents, and resources the Lord has given you and how they might match up with the needs of those around you, especially your brothers and sisters in Christ. Also, be open to your brothers and sisters who are reaching out to you in some way. Giving and receiving is a two-way street. The Bible says, “It is more blessed to give than receive” (Acts 20:35). There are times when graciously receiving is a necessity. Otherwise, if everyone were only givers, who would be the recipients?

People are both givers and receivers. There will be times when you are in need of help and other times when you can offer it. Members of the family of God are meant to provide loving assistance to others as they are able. Pray that God’s people will learn to both give and receive graciously. Pray for those in the U.S. government to adopt godly principles when it comes to the economy. Ask that the Lord’s will be done in the area of giving and receiving, first in the church and then throughout the nation.

Today’s Verse: Galatians 6:10

So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.

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Recommended for further reading: Philippians 4:10-20

¹⁰I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. ¹¹Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. ¹²I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. ¹³I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

¹⁴Yet it was kind of you to share my trouble. ¹⁵And you Philippians yourselves know that in the beginning of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church entered into partnership with me in giving and receiving, except you only. ¹⁶Even in Thessalonica you sent me help for my needs once and again. ¹⁷Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that increases to your credit. ¹⁸I have received full payment, and more. I am well supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God. ¹⁹And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. ²⁰To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.