God stands right next to the needy,
to save them from any who would condemn them.
JAMES 2:5 (CEB)
My dear brothers and sisters, listen! Hasn’t God chosen those who are poor by worldly standards to be rich in terms of faith? Hasn’t God chosen the poor as heirs of the kingdom he has promised to those who love him?
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God sides with the needy.
DAILY FODDER
If the poor and needy are a top priority for God, what does that tell us about how we should prioritize our time, energy, and resources?
PRAYER
Merciful God, your heart is bigger than we can imagine. Forgive us for focusing on the people who are the most like us. Expand our capacity to care for the poor. I'm looking forward to serving in your kingdom alongside these most prominent citizens. 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.
