Today's Verse: Proverbs 31:9 (KJV)

Sunday, December 18, 2005

Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.
— Proverbs 31:9 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

"No room in the inn!" "Placed him in a manger!" So often we play favorites with the rich, beautiful, powerful, and prestigous. Isn't it interesting that God revealed himself as the defender of the widow, the orphan, and the alien and then entered the world as the child of a Jewish carpenter and a young virgin from a small town. God wants us to notice those in need around us. He wants it to be more than an annual good gesture at Christmas. He wants us to be advocates for the folks like Joseph, Mary, and Jesus. We're not just told to be fair; we're told to defend and to plead the rights of those in need. When we do, we do it for him (see Matthew 23).

My Prayer...

Make me more aware, Holy Father, of those around me who need your love and grace. Make me your instrument to defend them and to serve them. Open my eyes to see Jesus in the faces of those in need. In the name of my Savior, Jesus, Savior of all peoples, I pray. Amen.

Comments

Archived Facebook Comments

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Sunday, December 18, 2005

A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"Blessed be GOD forever and always! Yes. Oh, yes."
A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
"[After fourteen days in the storm, the ship carrying Paul was in peril of breaking up on the rocks of the shoreline.] Then the sailors tried to..."
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
"The truly righteous man attains life, but he who pursues evil goes to his death."
A daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.
"The love of God is one of the great realities of the universe, a pillar upon which the hope of the world rests. But it is a personal, intimate thing too. God..."

Illustration

Illustration of Proverbs 31:9 (KJV) — Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.

About This Devotional

Today's Verse is a free daily devotional that includes a Bible verse, thought and prayer.

The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.

All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House.