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TODAY’S SCRIPTURE

“Listen to me, my people; hear me, my nation: Instruction will go out from me; my justice will become a light to the nations.”  Isaiah 51:4

Read: Isaiah 51:4
Listen: Isaiah 51

TODAY’S MESSAGE

The image of God as light to the nations stretches back to the Old Testament. In Isaiah, the focus is on God’s justice. This week, we look first at one of the siblings, Macrina. Her tandem of word and deed is a great example of the justice of God as a light to the nations. She opposed a fairly common practice of infanticide in her day. Parents would abandon their children to the outdoors, but Macrina and others would rescue these children and raise them as their own. John Dickson shared with us this weekend that millions of people are alive today because of the work of Macrina and others.

The way we treat children today matters too. With many vulnerable children still, Christians can shine the light of Jesus just as bright as Macrina did in the fourth century. Serving vulnerable children today may look different, but opportunities still exist all around us. When Christians lead the way in adoption, foster care, counseling, teaching and serving children in other ways, we shine the light of Jesus to the world.

IN YOUR CHAIR TIME TODAY

One way to put your faith into action is to get involved with an organization aimed at helping children, both the unborn and born. Ada Bible partners with a few great organizations, including the Pregnancy Resource Center, Alpha Grand Rapids, Hand2Hand and Kids Hope. Learn more HERE.

2023 SPIRITUAL PRACTICES

Join us all of 2023 developing a different spiritual practice each month. SPIRITUAL PRACTICES are intentional regular activities to deepen our relationship with God and mold us to be more like Jesus.

November is BIBLE MEDITATION. Keep track of our spiritual practices at beyondtheweekend.org/spiritualpractices.

Download a printable PDF of the BTW week here.