Then the LORD said, "I’ve clearly seen my people oppressed in Egypt. I’ve heard their cry of injustice because of their slave masters. I know about their pain."
JAMES 2:15-16 (MSG)
Does merely talking about faith indicate that a person really has it? For instance, you come upon an old friend dressed in rags and half-starved and say, “Good morning, friend! Be clothed in Christ! Be filled with the Holy Spirit!” and walk off without providing so much as a coat or a cup of soup—where does that get you?
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Since God uses so much of his energy intervening on behalf of those in need, shouldn't those who claim association with him be likewise consumed?
DAILY FODDER
Who are the needy people in my realm of influence who are off the radar?
PRAYER
Merciful God, I'm impressed by the unending number of stories about you delivering needy people, as using ordinary people to pull it off. I admit that I'm too often blind to the needs around me. I'm so busy with my life. Show me today who needs rescuing, then give me the resources and wisdom to intervene on their behalf. I've been rescued by Jesus, so I now want to be a part of his rescue team. 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 will 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 will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
