“… that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.”

Matthew 5:16

Walking along my narrow lakeside road one winter day, I was summoned into the yard of a neighbor couple. Leaning over her deck railing, Sandy said, “We’ve noticed that you sometimes walk late in the day. We’d like you to wear this.” She handed me a neon-yellow reflective vest of the kind her recently retired husband might have worn on the job.

I thanked them and now wear their thoughtful gift on most of my neighborhood walks, especially when daylight is starting to fade. Drivers coming around a bend can readily see me. Moreover, they are seeing the kindness of a brother and sister in Jesus, good works made visible! Some of our caring acts may show as brightly as a neon vest; others may be visible only to God. May His Name be glorified in all!

Bethel Larsen
Mecosta, MI

Dear Holy Spirit, please give me the perception to see the hidden needs that I can help to meet, as well as those that are as obvious as a neon vest! Amen.

Reflect: As you set out on daily activities, seek to show kindness in visible and invisible ways.

Read: Matthew 5:14-16 and James 2:14-26