Today's readings are Proverbs 22.22-23.12 and John 18.15-40.
Yesterday we saw how Jesus is actively protecting his people. In today's reading from Proverbs we see some of the way Jesus is protecting people. He does it through his people. Who is supposed to care for the poor? Who seeks to make peace among people? Who is called to govern finances with care and integrity? Who is to honor private property and borders? Who is to work diligently and skillfully, control his appetites, and seek God's kingdom above possessions? The believer who has been called by God to faith is to watch over all this. Are we our brothers' keepers? Yes. And we are our brothers' keepers in order to honor and serve our Lord in this world. We care for our society because God cares for our society. We treat people with dignity and value because our Lord and Savior has treated people with dignity and value. This is the work of God.
What ministry is the Lord putting before us today? Is there something we can take care of and thus be good stewards of what our Lord has given us? Is there someone we can care for and show our Savior's care for that person? This is a precious ministry in the sight of the Lord.
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