Re-Center Around God
Hebrews 13:15,16
Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess his name. And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
Pondering Point
God reveals that He is aware of everyone’s situation, especially those in difficult circumstances. Through Moses we are that told that He defends the cause of the fatherless and the widow, and loves the alien, giving him food and clothing (Deuteronomy 10:18).
Similar to Monday’s devotion saying that God gives to the Levites, here we see God giving food and clothing, loving the alien, and defending the cause of widows and orphans.
Let’s review our lives in light of God giving to such people through us.
Review
Have I enabled God to give food and clothing though me? Is God able to express love to aliens through me (not UFO types, but ex-patriots and immigrants)? Do I aid the cause of widows and orphans? How am I doing good and sharing with others?
Repent if necessary
If the answers above are “Yes” then praise God and hopefully those benefitting are thanking God as well. If the answers are “No” then apologize to God for your stingy nature.
Return as necessary
Either thank God for building such a generous spirit in you or ask God to help you become the generous soul He desires to see you become. A life of discipleship that lacks generosity will ring hollow. Pray for His guidance and a freely-giving spirit to arise.
Micro-Meditation Scripture
Psalm 95:6-7
6 Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;
7 for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture,
the flock under his care.
Micro-Meditation
Teaching or Command of God
We are the temple of the living God. As God has said:
2 Corinthians 6:16
“I will live with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be my people.”
2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!
Micro-Meditation
Pondering Point
The call in Psalm 95:1-2 starts with come together and worship – to sing and make music. In verses 5-6, the call deepens to bow down and kneel before the Lord. Think of it as intensifying the worship experience with a humbly grateful spirit. If you’re physically capable, take a moment to bow right now.