February 9, 2026
Daily Devotional:
“Kairos”
Galatians 6:10
"Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who belong to the family of believers."
We oftentimes wait for the "perfect" moment to be generous or kind. We think, “Once I have more money,” or “When my schedule clears up,” then I’ll really start serving.
But Paul uses a very specific word here; opportunity. In the original Greek, the word is "Kairos", which refers to a strategic, fleeting window of time rather than just a ticking clock. It’s the "now or never" moment. Paul is nudging us to realize that doing good isn't a project we schedule for the future; it’s a lifestyle we practice in the gaps of our everyday lives.
Paul’s instruction provides a roadmap for our generosity. It’s not about choosing one group over the other, but about understanding our unique responsibility to our concentric circles. Our kindness shouldn't be a closed loop. It’s easy to be good to people who are good to us, or people who "deserve" it. But Christ-like love is meant to spill over onto the difficult neighbor, the stranger in the grocery line, and the person whose worldview clashes with ours. While we reach outward, we can’t forget to look inward. Our church community and fellow believers are our spiritual kin. If we are busy "changing the world" but neglecting the brother or sister in the next pew who is struggling in silence, we’ve missed a primary calling in doing goodwithout borders.
What is one "open door of opportunity" for kindness that has crossed your path today that you’ve been ignoring because you were "too busy"?
Who in your inner circle or immediate "family of believers" a friend, a small group member, or a coworker in faith needs a tangible reminder today thatthey aren't alone?
