"And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet the pressing needs of others, so that they will not be unfruitful." Titus 3:14 BSB
On this sixteenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, most Americans will take a moment to remember the events of the day that took the lives of 2,977 people and forever changed the world as we knew it. And while some will honor the memories of those lost by engaging in a few minutes of silence, attending a memorial service or even participating in a memorial run, many others will do as 911.org urges and do at least one good deed. The goal in doing so, they say, is for the people of this country to "unite in service in the same remarkable way that so many came together following the attacks." So does one good deed have that power? It does if we all do one.
The apostle Paul recognized the power that good "works" had in uniting believers and winning others to Christ which is why he instructed Titus, the overseer at the churches in Crete, to teach the people "to devote themselves" to doing them "in order to meet the pressing needs of others.." You see, Paul realized that helping others was the way in which they could show the genuine care, compassion and love that a church and it's followers are supposed to have. And it was doing these "good works" every day that would keep the people united and focused on following the Lord.
So while today is a most wonderful day for doing a good deed, tomorrow is a good day too... and the next and the next. In fact, because of the recent hurricanes, floods and wildfires, you and I don't need to look far to find someone with an urgent need. And if each one of us would "devote" ourselves to meeting just one of those needs, can you imagine the power that those "good works" would have in reaching a lost world?
Heavenly Father, thank you for those people who are willing to help others no matter the cost. May we all look to their example and commit to doing the same that we might genuinely show your love to a world that is in desperate need of it. And by doing so, may we comfort those who are hurting and give direction to those who are lost. It's in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen.
Happy Running!!!
A city on it's knees
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