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Going deeper...to go further

Daily Bible reading strengthens our relationship with God, nourishes our spirits and equips us to live a fruitful, effective life for Him.

This month we're reading scriptures about the Church living as a missional community. God's people are called, formed and sent to participate in His mission in the world. Each day includes an Old Testament reading, a New Testament reading, a question for reflection and a daily prayer. As we read the Word it’s important that we apply what we read and pray it out over our lives. One of the way you can do this is by using the acronym SOAP. To find out more about SOAP watch this video.

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Day 24 – Faith That Works

Reflect: “How does following Jesus affect the way we respond to people who are vulnerable or in need?”

Proverbs 31:8-9

8Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute.9Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.

Matthew 25:31-46

The sheep and the goats31"When the Son of Man returns He will come in glory attended by angels; and He will sit on His throne in heavenly glory.32All the nations will be gathered before Him and as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats, so He will divide the people into two groups.33Those who are His sheep He will place on His right; the goats will be on His left.34"The King will say to the sheep on His right, 'You are blessed by My Father. So come and claim your inheritance, the Kingdom He prepared for you since creation began.35For you fed Me when I was hungry and you satisfied My thirst. When I came to you in the form of a stranger, you invited Me in to stay.36When I needed clothing you gave Me clothes. When I was sick you cared for Me. And when I was in prison you came and visited Me.'37"Then the righteous, the sheep, will answer, 'Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You or when did we satisfy Your thirst?38When did we invite You in as a stranger or clothe You?39When did we see You sick or in prison and visit You?'40"The King will then reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for another person who I regard as My brother, you actually did for Me.'41"But then the King will say to the goats on His left, 'Go away from Me into the eternal fire made ready for the devil and his angels, for you are cursed.42I was hungry but you gave Me nothing, I was thirsty and you did not care.43I was a stranger and you ignored Me. I was cold and you gave Me nothing to wear. I was sick and in prison and you avoided Me.'44"Then the goats will answer, 'Lord when did we see You hungry or thirsty or as a stranger or cold, sick or in prison, and did nothing to help You?'45"The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, when you failed to do any of these things for other people who I regard as My brothers, you refused to do them for Me.'46"Then the goats will suffer eternal punishment, but the righteous sheep will enjoy eternal life."

Thank you Jesus, that You make us a people who know and live in Your love, proclaim Your good news, welcome the stranger, serve our neighbours and participate together in Your mission. Show us those You are reaching, and give us eyes to see, ears to hear, courage to respond and love for the people around us.

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