One day, Jesse told David his son, "Check in on your brothers to see whether they are getting along all right, and let me know how they’re doing..."
LUKE 5:18 (MSG)
Some men arrived carrying a paraplegic on a stretcher. They were looking for a way to get into the house and set him before Jesus.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
The faith that God notices involves being one's brother's keeper.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
DAILY FODDER
We tend to emphasize the personal experiential dimensions of genuine faith. Indeed, those dimensions are essential but what is continually emphasized in scripture are the social dimensions. Genuine faith always involves looking out for one's brothers, sisters, neighbors, and even, as Jesus sees things, one's enemies.
PRAYER
Thank you, generous God, for placing so many wonderful people in my life. Some of them are struggling but I confess that I struggle to find the time and energy to carry them to you. Given my struggles, show me how to be a healing presence in the lives of those around me. I want to bring all to Jesus and I am confident that you can make that kind of thing happen. Amen.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you would protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you would protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
