Stepping Up
Theme of the Week: Engaging Our Communities
James Hilt
Monday, July 3, 2006
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Key Bible Verse: Pure and lasting religion … means that we must care for orphans and widows in their troubles (James 1:27). Bonus Reading:Luke 14:12-14
Dan, a leader in our church, learned of a single mother, Karen, who was emotionally beaten up in life. She needed to move to our area from out of state, but lacked the funds. Dan arranged and paid for a moving truck. He found guys to load the truck, then drove it to her new apartment, where I joined other guys in moving her in. Karen was visibly moved by our work and the fun we had doing it.
She joined the Bible study/sharing group that met weekly in Dan's home, and our church. Through Bible study and group discussions, Karen learned how to avoid land mines that had shaken her life and move to safe ground, God's ground. The group coached her in sound parenting skills. Knowing she was being constantly prayed for helped Karen feel secure.
Aware that the children's father had cut them off, some men carved out time for them. They took them on outings and played basketball and other sports with them. They guided, challenged, and encouraged them.
Karen and her kids learned that godly men exist, can be trusted, and counted on to follow through. This changed their perception of God—from distant and indifferent, to Someone they can trust.
—James Hilt in Wisconsin
My Response: A way I could demonstrate God's goodness to someone else is …
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Lord, You warned us about being flavorless salt or concealed light. Help us penetrate our communities with Your love and justice.
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