August 22 | How Can I Help Others?

Series | The Purpose Filled Life

Scripture | Galatians 6:10, “Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.”

Lesson 22 | How Can I Help Others?

You can help others by giving them the message of Jesus and meeting their needs as often as you can.  You may not be able to help everyone, but you can help someone!  Everyday have an open heart for God to lead you and give you exciting opportunities to love people.

The “Good Samaritan” simply did what he would want someone to do for him, Luke 10:25-37.  You may not have a million dollars to give away, but you may be able to spare $1 or $10 or $50, etc.  Use whatever you have been blessed with to be a blessing to others.  All you have to do is look around the world you live in and ask God, “What can I do to show your love here?”

John the Baptist said, “Anyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same.”  In other words, whatever you can give away- give it away for free!  I believe garage sales for the most part reflect the heart of greed.  We have so much stuff that we can't even fit it all in our house, but we still want to sell it and make money from it to buy more stuff!  God have mercy- how about we do what Jesus and the disciples did and give it all away.  Your old $5 toaster could make someone else’s day!

Also, even if you don’t have money or things to give away you always have Jesus.  The greatest gift you can ever give someone is the message of eternal life.  The method you use to witness isn’t important, being a witness is!  Ask God for opportunities to preach the Gospel to the lost souls in your everyday life and to the strangers you meet.  Hairdressers, waitresses, gas station attendants, neighbors, coworkers, family members- all need Jesus!

How can you help others?  Get out of your comfort zone and do something in Jesus’ name!   Start today!  

Reflection | When was the last time you helped someone?

Action | (1) Repent if you have been selfish or ignored people in their times of need. (2) Ask God to give you a heart of love for others. (3) Lastly, do all the good you can, whenever you can, to as many people as you can!   

One Year Reading Plan (Optional) | Job 4:1-7:21, 1 Corinthians 14:18-40, Psalm 37:30-40, & Proverbs 21:27. Click here to read online.