Leviticus 19:9-10 emphasizes leaving portions of the harvest for the poor and sojourners, reflecting God’s call to generosity and compassion. This principle encourages believers to view their resources as blessings meant to be shared. By creating space for others, we embody gratitude and allow God’s grace to flourish in our lives.
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We Sometimes Bring It on Ourselves
Reading: Luke 19:41-44 Reflection: In Luke’s Gospel, as Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem was nearing its destination, Jesus paused, looked over the city and wept because he knew that his people were refusing to see the truth about the world and about God’s desire for them. Then, he continued into the city, cleansed the Temple,Continue reading “We Sometimes Bring It on Ourselves”
Blood from a Turnip
Reading: Nehemiah 5:1-13 Reflection: After Jerusalem was conquered by Babylon, it was mostly the wealthy and important people who were carried away into exile. Many of the poor and unimportant people were left behind to make whatever life they could from the ruins of their nation. When the exiles returned, they faced the difficult taskContinue reading “Blood from a Turnip”