Lectionary Readings: Isaiah 5:1-7; Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19; Hebrews11:29 - 12:2
The Lectionary Readings all address the theme that God is restoring us, His people, to do the right thing and bring His message into the world. His message is in the world, but we often times let ourselves forget the message and take the wrong path.
I have a friend who talks about, 'and they're Christians'. She talks about people who talk about their church, going to church, belonging to a church, quote the Bible; a 'Christian'. Yet, these 'Christians' lie, cheat, gossip, put themselves first, always me, ignore someone in need, look down on someone, yet they're 'Christians'.
Being a Christian, isn't it wonderful we can ask for forgiveness and turn ourselves around and be restored? To me, that doesn't mean we can act anyway we want, then go to God and ask forgiveness. No, I see it as when we happen to do wrong, we can ask forgiveness and restore our knowledge of how God wants us to treat His people.
The question, "What would Jesus do?", is a good one to keep in mind.
Make it a good day, and let's wear our faith in helping God restore us and bear good fruit. Amen
Kay Lewis
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