Walking as New Creatures
‘But let justice roll on like a river and righteousness like a never-failing stream.’
(Amos 5:24)
The prophet Amos, who said these famous words, was speaking to a religious people.
They gathered, they sang, they offered sacrifices. But they did not walk as godly men and women.
They neglected the commandments of the Lord, especially that we love our neighbours,
not least by showing justice and righteousness. God’s people need to live godly lives in our communities.
In doing this we can be inspired by the saints, the godly people who have gone before us.
Indeed, the New Testament indicates that all believers are saints,
and we need to live as God’s holy and loving children.
Question for thought: Am I one of God’s saints, or am I simply religious?
Father of All, we pray for members in Lebombow in Mozambique in Southern Africa
as they seek to make a difference in their local area by caring for those who have HIV/AIDS
as well campaigning against child marriage. Help them to keep trusting you
in the many challenges they face. We pray too, for the Diocese of Riverina in NSW and
Rev. Sue-Ellen Chilvers the Diocesan President as she encourages
members who live vast distances from each other. Amen.