Tuesday, July 21
Doing the Will of God
Mark 3:31-35; Luke 11:27-28

“Whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother.” Mark 3:35 NRSVue

A family who serves is what Jesus invites us to be a part of.

Monday, July 20
The Woman and Her Offspring
Genesis 3:14-20

“I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will strike your head, and you will strike his heel.” Genesis 3:15 NRSVue

We must strive for peace with the world around us.

Sunday, July 19
Salvation Has Come to This House
Luke 19:1-10

Then Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, because he too is a son of Abraham. For the Son of Man came to seek out and to save the lost.” Luke 19:9-10 NRSVue

Thank God it is Christ who heralds the promise of our future.

Saturday, July 18
The Righteous Are Generous Givers
Psalm 37:1-5, 18-22

The wicked borrow, and do not pay back, but the righteous are generous and keep giving; for those blessed by the LORD shall inherit the land, but those cursed by him shall be cut off.
Psalm 37:21-22 NRSVue

We give because we are blessed beyond measure.

Nelson Mandela International Day
https://www.un.org/en/events/mandeladay/

Friday, July 17
Meeting Needs Through God’s Love
1 John 3:14-18

How does God’s love abide in anyone who has the world’s goods and sees a brother or sister in need and yet refuses help? 1 John 3:17 NRSVue

Experiencing the love of God won’t allow us to accept things as they are.