Mid-week Devotional:

Week of June 14, 2026

Scripture for this week’s Mid-week Devotional comes from the Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 that reminds each of us to reach out to others.

Hear the Word of God,

“9 Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. 10 For if they fall one will lift up the other; but woe to one who is alone and falls and does not have another to help.”

This is God’s word for God’s people. Thanks be to God. AMEN.

When I looked at the weather report on Sunday for this week there were several days with the possibility of rain. Work on our home and metal building had stalled. I couldn’t find an electrician to hire to fix the lights in our attic and metal building. Our plumber hadn’t set a day when he would finish installing faucets and move our water shut off valve to an accessible location.

In today’s world one can find videos on the web that show how to fix almost everything including lighting and plumbing. The videos go through the steps and make it look so easy. I know from experience that when one tries to do what they say; everything goes wrong.

So… I took a deep breath and prayed Lord God fill me with patience. Remind me Lord God that life ebbs and flows not on my wants and desires but on your time Lord.

Late Thursday morning the electrician my neighbor recommended came to help us with our needs. I had hoped that the electrician would fix the main light socket that was out in the attic, but they did more than that. They asked about the other lights that were not working and I responded “if you have time…” Without even questioning my thought they worked on all the sockets and lights and got all of them working. All the while they worked, they smiled and they shared stories about their lives with me. I asked if I could help them and they said sure. I held a flashlight when the electricity was turned off so they could get all the lights working. After our work in the attic, we went out to our metal building. There the electricians replaced all of the lights with new lights that provide better lighting and are in compliance to electrical codes. Again, I asked if I could help them and again they said sure. I helped by handing them lights and tools that they needed. The entire time the electricians were here helping us they did not complain. They worked without grumbling. Instead, they shared their work experiences helping others daily through their electrical work. Everything they shared in their conversations were about “lifting up the other” (v. 10).

After the electricians left that morning, our plumber came and worked five hours to address our needs. He responded exactly like our electricians. He made sure that every part he installed was done with patience and knowledge. He worked continuously with a smile and without complaining. He shared his faith in God’s presence through his words and actions the entire time he was here. He is always attentive to the needs of others. 

This week I had the joy of witnessing God’s presence within the lives of those who live God’s words through their words and actions. None of them hesitated to share with me when they had experienced God’s presence while they were serving those in need. They shared their faith openly to the world around them through their work helping meet the needs of others.

Today and in the days ahead may you consider who God is calling you to help through your words, your presence, and your actions whether it is a family member, friend, neighbor, or a stranger.

I will be praying for you.

Peace be with you.

AMEN.