The world is perishing in a sea of good intentions. Many people intend to do something about world hunger one day, or orphans, or the poor, or the sick, or those who have never heard the Gospel . . . But too often that day never comes.
We are surrounded by people in need. Turn on the television and you will be inundated with people who are impoverished, devastated by crisis, or starving. Often these people are on the other side of the world, so we assuage any feelings of guilt with the knowledge that we have no contact with those people anyway.
But you do not have to travel to Africa to find someone in need. We are surrounded by people we could help. If you are in management, you have the power to bless your employees in numerous ways. Paying them well and offering generous benefits is just one way (albeit an important one). Some need time off to be with a loved one in thehospital. Others need words of encouragement and affirmation. Some need to be forgiven. Others need to be mentored. Some need you to believe in them and to give them a chance (or a second chance).
God’s greatest work is not done in the past or in the future, but in the present. God wants to work through your life to bless someone today. Don’t develop the habit of putting off until later what you have in your power to do today. Don’t allow excuses to rob you and others of the blessing that could be had if you acted immediately. Before today is over, take the time to do good to someone. Over a lifetime of blessing others, you will develop an amazing life.