The New Creation
‘Therefore if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come:
the old has gone the new is here!’
(2 Corinthians 5:17)
Jesus preached the coming kingdom of God. In his death, resurrection and ascension
the kingdom arrived. It is not here in its fullness yet, as sin and evil still exist and even we who are
new creations in him are not free from sin. But we can see the power of the new creation
at work in the way in which Christians care for those around them, not least the most lowly.
That is why prison ministry is so important, and we should pray and be interested in it.
No-one is more vulnerable than those in gaol. It is one of the features of Mothers Union
that we have a ministry to the sick and suffering. This reflects the character of the Lord Jesus
himself and the work of his Spirit in our hearts.
Question for thought: How do I love my neighbour as myself?
Gracious God, we pray for our sisters in Glasgow and Galloway in Scotland as they offer support
to prisoners and their families and to families affected by domestic abuse and human trafficking.
May they have opportunities to share your love and care in the name of Jesus. Amen.