Through His words and actions, Jesus challenges us to empathize with the hurts and angers of others so that we can find ways to share God’s blessings. Actively look for ways you can share God’s love – especially with people you may find challenging to befriend. Because the people who are the most hurt, the most angry, the most depressed, are also the people most in need of God’s love.
Read MoreLike Jesus called Lazarus by name, God is calling each of us by name – every day – to step out of our own dark places and into our communities so that others may know about and enjoy God’s creative, forgiving, transforming love.
Read MoreThe Good News is a gift, not a burden. It is the gift of hope, not blame. The gift of joy, not shame. The gift of love, not disdain. And we can share these gifts by telling others how God has saved us. I encourage you to share a time or some way, big or small, that God has saved (or blessed) you. Share this gift with someone, anyone, because we need to share our joy about God’s love with those who would not otherwise see, hear, or feel it.
Read MoreWhen we work together to share God’s love, we become beacons of joy, peace, and hope for our entire community. With John as our model, let’s share that hope for the future, that anticipation of new possibilities, with people who need to see and hear it.
Read MoreToday’s story challenges us in several ways.
1) What do each of us need to rise above and push through to see God?
2) As you look for God’s presence this week, listen for God to call out to you.
3) How can you share your different wealths in ways that bless other people and glorifies God?
God persistently loves us. God created us to be in relationship with Him and prayer keeps us in communication with Her. Where do you need to persistently seek justice? Where do you have opportunities to help others receive justice?
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