Prayer: Work on our hearts, Lord, to make us see people as you see them. Amen.
Reading: James 2: 1-17 (Click to read text) Stop and GROW: After reading the text, discuss/ponder the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's Book of Faith questions, which are part of Camp Mount Luther's GROW Time with campers. QUESTION 1: What scares, confuses, challenges, or doesn’t make sense to me in this text? QUESTION 2: What delights me in this text or is my favorite part of the story? QUESTION 3: What stories or memories does this text stir in me? QUESTION 4: What is God up to in this text? Reflection: This summer, I’ve been reading a book by Jean Becker called The Man I Knew. Becker was the chief of staff to Former President George H. W. Bush in his post-presidency. I’m a bit of a presidential historian and have enjoyed reading her stories of one of my favorite presidents. Becker recalled a person who worked for President and Mrs. Bush for years. She said that the man did not look the part. He wasn’t dressed for success and the way he spoke could often be deemed less than professional. But he was loyal to George and Barbara and did whatever he could to serve them. I thought of that story when I read today’s Bible verse. God looks on the inside of us and sees us for who we are. Do we do that to others? Or do we look at outward appearances and make judgments before we get to know someone? Maybe we should strive to be more like the Bushes, who looked on the inside. I’m sure that’s what Christ would do! --Chad Hershberger
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Authors
Anyone is welcome to contribute! If you'd like to write for us, please e-mail [email protected] Email
Get our daily devotions delivered to your e-mail box each day by signing up below:
Archives
May 2022
Subscribe |