Today’s Scripture Readings:
Psalms 22:1-18
Exodus 28:1-43
Matthew 25:31-26:13
Proverbs 8:12-13
Today’s Scripture Focus: Matthew 25:31-26:13
"I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me."
Love for God is evidenced by our love for one another--especially as we express that love practically in meeting needs.
True love is feeding the hungry, giving water to the thirsty, taking in the stranger, visiting the lonely prisoner.
The amazing part is that Jesus says when we do these practical acts of love and kindness to the "least of these", it's like we are doing it for Him. God cares about the poor, the hungry, the hurting. He cares about those who are in need. To show God's love to them, is to express love to Christ himself.
To fail to show love through practical acts of love and kindness when we are able, is to ignore Christ-- to fail to express our love to Him.
Either choice has eternal consequences (46).
John makes a similar point in his first Epistle:
"This is the message you heard from the beginning: We should love one another"
"If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him? Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth." (1 John 3:11, 17-18 NIV)
Love for God must be expressed by loving others--especially those in need.
With Joy,
Pastor Jeff
Tomorrow's Scripture Readings:
Psalms 22:19-31
Exodus 29:1-30:10
Matthew 26:14-45
Proverbs 8:14-26
©2005 by Jeffrey R. Syverson. Feel free to share with others, but give credit where credit is due.
True love is feeding the hungry, giving water to the thirsty, taking in the stranger, visiting the lonely prisoner.
The amazing part is that Jesus says when we do these practical acts of love and kindness to the "least of these", it's like we are doing it for Him. God cares about the poor, the hungry, the hurting. He cares about those who are in need. To show God's love to them, is to express love to Christ himself.
To fail to show love through practical acts of love and kindness when we are able, is to ignore Christ-- to fail to express our love to Him.
Either choice has eternal consequences (46).
John makes a similar point in his first Epistle:
"This is the message you heard from the beginning: We should love one another"
"If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him? Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth." (1 John 3:11, 17-18 NIV)
Love for God must be expressed by loving others--especially those in need.
With Joy,
Pastor Jeff
Tomorrow's Scripture Readings:
Psalms 22:19-31
Exodus 29:1-30:10
Matthew 26:14-45
Proverbs 8:14-26
©2005 by Jeffrey R. Syverson. Feel free to share with others, but give credit where credit is due.