Real-World Goodness - Teaching Material

Isaiah 40:31 reminds us that “those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” This powerful promise speaks to the heart of our shared struggle and our deep, intrinsic need for community. When we come together, we create an environment where we can uplift one another, allowing our collective faith to strengthen our individual spirits.

Imagine a group of eagles soaring high above the mountains, each one rising not just on their own wings but on the currents of the wind that they create together. Just as these eagles depend on the thermals to lift them higher, we too must lean on one another’s love and service to rise beyond our situations. In our community, we find the prayerful support that helps us to renew our strength.

So, let us ask ourselves: how can we cultivate this real-world goodness? It might be as simple as checking in on a neighbor who is feeling low, volunteering at a local shelter, or gathering friends to pray for someone in need. Each act of service is a feather in the wing of our community, lifting us all closer to God’s purpose. The goodness we sow in our relationships will come back to us manifold, as we embody the love of Christ in our everyday lives. When we serve each other, we become vessels of His grace, renewing our strength as we draw close to Him and to one another in true fellowship.