Read Isaiah 42:1-7; John 12:1-11. Key Verse: I am the Lord, I have called you in righteousness, I have taken you by the hand and kept you; I have given you as a covenant to the people, a light to the nations, open the eyes that are blind, to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon, from the prison those who sit in darkness. (Isa. 42:6-7)
We as the Church represent Christ in all things, especially justice. And we must ask, in all things, what would Jesus say, think, and do in this matter? Where is the place we can show care and compassion? Our choice may be more prophetic than popular. We may even drive out some, but others will come in their place.
We as the Church must stop choosing our comfort over caring and compassion; rest over risk, and cute over courageous. We might even start doing things that are outrageous! After all, we are holding the hand of God, the One who cares for all.
PRAYER: Dear God, hold the hand of my church. Let us be all aboutYou and Yours, and not about the selfish trinity; me, myself, and I. In the Name of He who showed the Way, amen.
