September 22, 2026 – Daily Devotional
“See that none of you repays evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to all.” -1 Thessalonians 5:15
Do you remember a time when you were the recipient of a small act of kindness? How did it make you feel? Was it a surprise? Did it put a smile on your face or bring a tear to your eye? Small acts of kindness possess tremendous power.
I was thinking about our current sermon series, based on the three General Rules of Methodism: Do No Harm, Do Good, Stay in Love with God. This past Sunday, we focused on the rule to Do Good. A wonderful memory came to me as I was working on a problem with my daughter’s car.
I served a wonderful church while I was a student in seminary. Each week, I would drive to Dallas, TX, and back home to Fort Cobb, OK. I drove a Ford Taurus for most of my years in school. It was a great car that rarely needed work done. Unfortunately, one of the taillights was damaged. The red plastic on the light was broken, allowing the light to shine through. I drove many miles with this broken light.
One Sunday, just before worship, one of the families in the church surprised me with a large box. It had a very thoughtful gift inside. The box contained a new light cover for my car. I was so excited! I know that taillights are not really that exciting, but that little gift was a thoughtful blessing. I replaced the broken light. My car looked good, and I now had one less thing on my ever-growing to-do list.
The wonderful family who bought this gift saw my car parked at the church each Sunday. They took it upon themselves to order the part. More than fixing the light on my car, this gift helped shine the light of joy into my life. I often think about that thoughtful gift. It still brings a smile to my face.
Doing good is an intentional act. When we are thoughtful with our words and our actions and choose to do good for others, we will make a significant difference. We can bring a smile to someone’s face, joy to another’s heart, and remind the world of the love of God. As we remember the good that has been done for us, let us set out today to do good for others.
-Rev. Keith King, Pastor of Worship
