The 17th Sunday after Pentecost
The Lord has shown the nations that he has the power to save
and to bring justice. ~ Psalm 98:2 (CEV)
On arrival, they got the church together and reported on their trip, telling in detail how God had used them to throw the door of faith wide open so people of all nations could come streaming in. ~ Acts 14:27 (MSG)
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God has an aggressive open-door policy -- welcoming all to faith regardless of who they are, where they're from, or what they've done.
PRAYER
Thank you for being so welcoming, O God. I feel affirmed because of what Christ has done to save the world and to include me in his salvation. Forgive my narrow focus. I'm too naturally inclined to gravitate toward people who are like me and who do things in the ways I'm used to doing them. Give me global eyes so that the entire world can join me in celebrating your welcome. Amen.
Since 2015, I've been modeling one way of using the MORAVIAN DAILY TEXTS* to maintain a daily conversation with God.
– Brad Boydston