Speaking our Language

‘He has shown you, O mortal, what is good.
And what does the Lord require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.’
(Micah 6:8)

Have you ever thought how hard it must be to come from overseas and to settle in a foreign land?
This is especially the case if you don’t know the language of the people among whom you have chosen to live.
Many of us are surrounded by people who have made just such a transition.
One way to welcome the stranger in our midst is to do something that virtually all of us can do
– help them to learn our language. As we do so, and it is good if it happens in connection with your church,
you are also showing the love of God. Many newcomers would like to know about Jesus and when
they are ready you could read the Bible together. What a blessing! And, almost certainly, you could do it.

Question for thought: How can I best help my neighbours who come from other places?

Loving Father, we ask for members in Tobago and Trinidad to continue to reach out within
their local communities to deal with the needs of individuals, families and community groups.
Guide them as they seek to address the many social issues facing families.
We pray too for the Diocese of Bendigo in Victoria that they may have wisdom as they seek
to reach out in your name to their neighbours and friends in the name of Jesus.  Amen.