Our corner of the world

Read > Galatians 6:7-10

Whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone – especially to those in the family of faith (v. 10).

An episode of the TV show M*A*S*H tells the story of a helicopter pilot who operated a side business selling scrap metal on the black market. He paid Korean children next to nothing to collect the metal from battlefields that were littered with land mines. In doing so, many of the children were injured and maimed.

An army surgeon, who treated some of the injured children, learned of the business and was outraged. He grounded the pilot indefinitely for undetermined medical reasons. Frustrated, the greedy pilot asked the surgeon if he was trying to save the world, to which the surgeon smiled and said, “No, just my little corner of it.”

What a great way to look at helping the people around you who are in need. It reminds me of one of Paul’s challenges to the church in Galatia – “whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone” (Galatians 6:10).

While we may not be able to end the practice of abortion in our corner of the world, we can reach out to a scared and confused, young, pregnant girl who has chosen life for her baby. Likewise, we can’t solve world hunger, but donating to a local food pantry or bringing a meal to a neighbour who is going through a rough time are a couple of ways we can shine the light and love of Jesus in our own corner of the world (Matthew 5:16).

We should never underestimate the huge impact our small efforts can have on the lives of others. Showing concern to a person during a time of physical or emotional need can eventually open the door to sharing how Jesus can meet an even greater spiritual need.

As John Maxwell said, “People don’t care how much you know – until they know how much you care.” – Jeff Olson

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The Lord has told you what is good, and this is what He requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God (Micah 6:8).

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What are some humanitarian needs that God is calling you to meet in your corner of the world? How can you help a hurting person today?