And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. — Galatians 6:9
January 25, 2026
As we open our eyes to this new week, we find that the headlines of the world, though often filled with strife, cannot fully obscure the persistent light of human kindness. There is a profound theological truth in the fact that man, created in the image of God, still reflects—however imperfectly—the compassion of his Creator. This past week has seen a remarkable outpouring of “well doing” that serves as a rebuke to the cynicism of our age. When we see individuals sacrifice their own comfort to lift up the fallen, we are witnessing the “fruit of the Spirit” in action, proving that the light still shineth in darkness.
Consider the dedication of those who labor in the shadows of our communities. This week, we hear of Jessica Caldwell, a school custodian in Texas who, while working night shifts and raising four children, persevered for years to earn four academic degrees. Her story is a testament to the “mind to work” (Nehemiah 4:6) and the dignity of labor performed with excellence. Likewise, in the city of Minneapolis, a local pastor named Sergio Amezcua has stood as a bulwark for his community, delivering free groceries to over 24,000 families during a time of great fear and uncertainty. Such acts are not merely social services; they are a forensic exhibit of the mandate to “bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ” (Galatians 6:2).
Further abroad, the spirit of the “Beloved Community” is being forged in the most unlikely of places. In the midst of the displacement in Uganda, Sudanese refugee women have begun a grassroots initiative called Funjan Niswan—”a woman’s cup of coffee.” These women, having lost everything to war, gather in homes to provide psychological refuge and “a space to speak” for those carrying unprocessed trauma. They understand that “a word spoken in due season, how good is it!” (Proverbs 15:23). Similarly, in the war-torn regions of Yemen, women like Fatima and Samia, who have faced lifelong exclusion and loss, are being restored to dignity through new skills and livelihoods, proving that even in the valley of the shadow, the Lord provides a table.
We also admire the quiet heroism found in our youth. In Montana, the Center for Restorative Youth Justice is witnessing a transformation where young offenders are choosing to face those they have wronged, seeking reconciliation rather than punishment. And in St. Paul, a high school student has dedicated his mornings to providing safe rides for classmates who live in fear, ensuring that no one is left behind in their pursuit of knowledge. These stories of restoration and protection remind us that “the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting” (Psalm 103:17) and is often channeled through the hands of those willing to serve.
As you step into the challenges of this coming week, let these testimonies of human kindness and perseverance remind you that you are part of a Kingdom that is “not in word, but in power.”