Today's study was "Give Thanks In Injustice". The readings were from 1 Kings 3:5-28, Micah 6:8, Psalm 7:17, Psalm 9:1-20. I thought today was rather timely as we see injustice in the news just this week for Christians. As Christ's body we should always be welcoming and warm to anyone who wants to join our worship or studies. Homeless, poor, stinky, unkept; none of these things can be seen by the eyes of God. And yet it's so hard for us to get over these silly things sometimes.
I can see how after the shooting in South Carolina, churches will be more watchful, more careful, more scared. But are any of those things right? I don't think it's wrong to try and keep our congregations safe but I do hope that this doesn't make us question the people walking in our doors for the first time. This is just what she's talking about today, we must be thankful in the injustice in this world. I am thankful that those killed were taking time out of their daily lives to go and study God's Word and that they invited someone who wasn't numbered with them into their midst. Was the outcome good? No. But I leave you with one thought...
"Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me." Matthew 5:11
Is it hard to be thankful when we are enduring persecution, yes. Very hard, sometimes it will seem like rubbish. But we are called to give thanks in knowing that we are standing for Him.
Much Love,
Ashley
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