A Chapter of Proverbs a Day…
Scripture: Proverbs 29:7
The righteous care about justice for the poor,
but the wicked have no such concern.
Observation: Care for the poor or else you are wicked.
Application: I’m not exactly sure just what my direct application for this today is, but I think God is working on me. Especially after yesterday’s SOAP. And a study I was recently invited to join. And a book I’ve been trying to finish since October.
The book is The Hole in Our Gospel, by Richard Stearns, who is the President of World Vision U.S. It shares how we, as Christians, are really not living the entire gospel, as we are not doing nearly enough for the poor. And it is so true.
I will finally finish this book by Tuesday. My scheduled and rescheduled reading and dinner group meets then to discuss it. I think it is going to be a humbling discussion that I hope turns into brainstorming practical ways that each of us can really take steps to make a difference and help in tangible ways.
The poor need those of us who aren’t poor. God instructs us to help. No more looking away and just helping a little. It’s time to really turn the tide.
Oh boy.. what does He have planned?
Prayer: Lord, I feel like you keep bringing this back up to me. And you know I and my husband have hearts to help. Show me what you want me to do. Equip me as you see fit.
Open the eyes of all of us who can help to see how we can help and shine YOUR light.
PS: Have any of you read The Hole in Our Gospel? What did you think about it? What have you done since then?
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