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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 25 – Salt and Light in the World

Reflect: “What might it look like for our church to become visibly good news in our local communities?”

Isaiah 58:6-12

6“Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen:to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke,to set the oppressed free and break every yoke?7Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter—when you see the naked, to clothe them, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?8Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear;then your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the Lord will be your rear guard.9Then you will call, and the Lord will answer; you will cry for help, and he will say: Here am I.“If you do away with the yoke of oppression, with the pointing finger and malicious talk,10and if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed,then your light will rise in the darkness, and your night will become like the noonday.11The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame.You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.12Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins and will raise up the age-old foundations;you will be called Repairer of Broken Walls, Restorer of Streets with Dwellings.

Matthew 5:1-16

Those who are blessed1Because of the large crowds, Jesus went onto a hillside and sat down. His disciples gathered around Him2and He began to teach them, saying:3"The truly humble, those who are poor in spirit, are blessed, because the Kingdom of heaven is given to them.4"Those who mourn are blessed, because they shall be comforted.5"Those with gentle spirits, the meek, they also are blessed, because they will have the earth as their inheritance.6"Those who long for righteousness are blessed, because they will be filled with God's life.7"The merciful are blessed, for God will be merciful to them.8"The pure in heart are blessed, because they will see God, the Holy One.9"Those who make peace with God and with others are blessed, for they will be known as sons of God.10"Even those who are persecuted for doing what is right are blessed, because the Kingdom of heaven is given to them.11"You are blessed when people insult you, persecute you or accuse you falsely of all forms of evil because of your allegiance to Me.12You should rejoice and be glad because a rich reward awaits you in heaven. The prophets who lived before you were persecuted in the same way.Be salt and light13"You are to be salt for the world. However, if salt is stale it loses its taste, and what can you do to restore its saltiness? Nothing! It may as well be thrown away and trampled underfoot!14"You are to give light to the world. A city built on a hilltop cannot be hidden from sight.15Neither do people hide the light from a lamp under a basin. No, they place the lamp on a lamp-stand where it can give light to the whole house.16In the same way, your spiritual light is to be evident to all around you; so that they can see the good things you do and then praise your Father in heaven.

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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