Reading
SAA Notes
Jesus injunction: Love your neighbour as yourselves, has many practical examples here taken from ordinary day life. This reading covers marriage, immigrants, the protection of workers by legislation, guidance for judges, etc. Think through one practical example for life in your town/suburb today.
SJA Notes
* God Above, please turn and deliver my life, save me for the sake of Your steadfast love.
“… But you shall remember that you were a slave in Egypt and the LORD your God redeemed you from there;”
Remember where you came from. Remember that you were slaves. Remember that the Lord rescued you.
When we are poorly treated and then come into some position of authority or standing, it can be tempting to say (and act), “It got done to me, now it’s my turn!”
God calls His people to remember how they were treated.
But not so they can wallow in retribution.
Instead, that Israel were RESCUED from Egypt by God.
This is the same truth for us today.
Remember that we were rescued! Instead of seeking to pervert justice or treat someone harshly – remember!
Remember that we were in darkness, dead and without hope, slaves to sin – remember!
Remember that Jesus found us, called us home; He rescued us, redeemed us, restored us – remember!
Hallelujah, what a Saviour we have!
* Almighty God,
Thank You for Your word today, please write it on our hearts.
Please help us to remember! What You have done in our lives, and what You continue to do.
Thank You for rescuing us from the penalty of our sin.
Amen.