July 25, 2007
READ: James 1:19-27
Be doers of the Word, and not hearers only. James 1:22
When Megan was in third grade, she kept coming home from school without her winter gloves. It drove her mom crazy because she had to keep buying new ones, which the family couldnt afford. One day Mom got angry and said, Megan, youve got to be more responsible. This cant go on!
Megan began to cry. Through her tears she told her mom that as long as she kept getting new gloves, she could give hers away to kids who didnt have any.
Now at age 18, Megans hobbies include volunteering in the community and mentoring inner-city kids. Referring to her desire to help people, she said that it felt like that was the kind of thing I was supposed to be doing.
As Christians, we too are to have a heart of giving. James tells us to listen to the Word and do what it says (1:22-23). But he doesnt stop with just telling us to obey. He gives us specific instructions about what we must do. Then he gives us a practical way we can give of ourselves: Visit orphans and widows in their trouble (v.27).
Ask God for a heart like Megans. Out of love for God, obey what He tells you to do. Its what were supposed to be doing"
Good morning, Rus. Thank you for bringing us our Daily Scripture lesson ..... breakfast for the soul.