April 6, 2013

  • If there are poor among you, in one of the towns of the land the LORD your God is giving you, do not be selfish or greedy toward them. But give freely to them, and freely lend them whatever they need. Deuteronomy 15:7-8

     

    Religion that God accepts as pure and without fault is this: caring for orphans or widows who need help, and keeping yourself free from the world’s evil influence. James 1:27

     

    A brother or sister in Christ might need clothes or food. If you say to that person “God be with you! I hope you stay warm and get plenty to eat,” but you do not give what that person needs, your words are worth nothing. James 2:15-16

    ABOUT SERVING OTHERS

    There are times when we . . . are called to love, expecting nothing in return. Times when we are called to give money to people who will never say thanks, to forgive those who won’t forgive us, to come early and stay late when no one else notices.

    Service prompted by duty. This is the call of discipleship.

    Mary and Mary knew a task had to be done—Jesus’ body had to be prepared for burial. Peter didn’t offer to do it. Andrew didn’t volunteer. . . . So the two Marys decide to do it. . . .

    Mary and Mary thought they were alone. They weren’t. They thought their journey was unnoticed. They were wrong. God knew. He was watching them walk up the mountain. He was measuring their steps. He was smiling at their hearts and thrilled at their devotion. by Max Lucado – He Still Moves Stones

     

    Lift up our eyes, Father, that we might see our world as You see it. Help us respond as You respond to the hurts around us.

     

    POURED OUT LIKE WINE

    by Thelma Moe

    Will you be poured out like wine

    upon the altar for Me?

    Will you be broken like bread

    to feed the hungry for Me?

    Will you be so one with Me

    that I may do just as I will?

    Will you be light and life and love--

    My Word fulfilled.