Genesis 18
God wants us to love our neighbor (or others) as ourselves (see multiple references here) and of course neighbor should be more broadly interpreted as the community around us.
We can manifest our love of others by standing up for them when they are unable to defend themselves yet still worthy of defense. We must demonstrate compassion and mercy.
Lord, please help me demonstrate compassion and mercy and defend those who are unable to defend themselves.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are a great God whose justice is perfect. Nothing is hidden from You. Yet at the same time, You are full of compassion, patience, and mercy and often sparing those who know they deserve more harsh punishment. I am one of those - thank You Jesus. I am not worthy of such compassion for my sin continues. I speak harshly of others. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome such sin and turn towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
Will you sweep away the righteous with the wicked? v23
God wants us to love our neighbor (or others) as ourselves (see multiple references here) and of course neighbor should be more broadly interpreted as the community around us.
A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. John 13:34
We can manifest our love of others by standing up for them when they are unable to defend themselves yet still worthy of defense. We must demonstrate compassion and mercy.
Lord, please help me demonstrate compassion and mercy and defend those who are unable to defend themselves.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are a great God whose justice is perfect. Nothing is hidden from You. Yet at the same time, You are full of compassion, patience, and mercy and often sparing those who know they deserve more harsh punishment. I am one of those - thank You Jesus. I am not worthy of such compassion for my sin continues. I speak harshly of others. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome such sin and turn towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
