Reflection
What comes to mind when you think of the word “faithful”? Do you think of commitment, loyalty, devotion, sticking with something even when it seems impossible or when it doesn’t make sense?
In Isaiah 1 we have God telling Israel that he has had enough of burnt offerings and sacrifices. The rituals they practiced had become an empty burden. What God wanted from them was faithfulness, to reach out to the oppressed, defend orphans and care for the widows. God asks them to look beyond themselves and see a hurting world that needed help and care.
As we think of those in our families, churches, community and world that need a reminder that God is present how can we show that? What can we do? Praying for a world in need brings us closer to our God. Acting this prayer out can bring others closer to God too. Just imagine you too can be the unexpected encounter others have with our living God. May God bless you in your rich encounters.
Prayer
Lord God I praise you for creating me and restoring me through
Jesus.
Word becoming flesh, Word indwelling
Word transforming, Word restoring
Word challenging, Word healing
Word sharing our weakness and making us whole. Amen
Readings
Isaiah 1:10-20, Matthew 8:1-4, 1 John 4:7-12
Hymn/Song
O the bitter shame and sorrow
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