Deuteronomy 10:17-19
17For the LORD your God is God of gods and LORD of lords, the great God, mighty and awesome, who is not partial and takes no bribe, 18who executes justice for the orphan and the widow, and who loves the strangers, providing them food and clothing. 19You shall also love the stranger, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt.
As we can read in Deuteronomy, there is only one god, and He watches over all of us. We are His children. He particularly watches over and assists those in need. As God shows His empathy and love for all, including strangers, so should we as a congregation love and help:
- Those in need, through our outreach programs, helping to feed those who cannot afford to feed themselves, adding to the enjoyment of our foster children through Love in Action events, and offering to share our special programs with the entire community.
- New attendees to our church, by making them feel comfortable and welcome.
- Our pastors and fellow parishioners, by showing our respect and kindness through cooperation, fellowship, visits to those who are ill, and the planning of and participation in the many events offered by our church.
In this way, we can truly prove ourselves to be children of God.
Carole Cholasta
For reflection:
What does the term “child of God” mean to you…and what does it imply for your life?
When have you had the experience of being a stranger? Where did you encounter God in the midst of it?
What is your understanding of the meaning of “justice,” and what are some examples of how you execute it?
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