Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Who lends to who?

Scripture Passage: Proverbs 19:17 Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the LORD,
and will be repaid in full.

Observation: Very ironic imagery.

Application: Is it possible to “lend” to the Lord if we believe that everything that we have is from the Lord to begin with? It would seem more proper to recognize that what we have and even life itself is on loan from the Lord, not the other way around. But then again there is the reminder of Jesus in Matthew 25 that whenever we do something to ‘the least of these’ it is as if we do it unto the Lord. So God’s connection with people runs incredibly deep. And God seems to be especially connected to those who are down-trodden in any way. No wonder God is especially pleased when the more material blessed members of humanity offer kindness to those who are in need.

Prayer: Lord, thanks for the connection you have formed with your people. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

(Scripture readings today included: Proverbs 19-21 and Romans 13)

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