Across Generations and Cultures
‘There was before me a great multitude that no one could count,
from every nation, tribe, people and language,
standing before the throne and before the Lamb.’
Revelation 7:9
It is all too natural for us to mix only with people we like and people who are like us.
Often this means that we neglect people from other nations, or age groups, or education or interests.
But from the very beginning of the Bible, we are told that all people are made in the image of God
and that we therefore belong to each other, no matter the differences.
In particular, our local church should reflect this.
Churches help parents raise their children by being a bigger family.
I know that we are particularly grateful for youth leaders
who taught our children the faith and modelled it.
When a stranger enters, we should be quick to welcome them and care for them.
And we should care for each other in times of crisis or difficulty. That is love in action.
Question for thought: Do I look for people I don’t know at church in order to love them also?
Almighty God, we give thanks for the many Mothers Union members in the Diocese of Mombasa
and pray that as they seek to meet the many local needs,
they will help people to know God’s love through the Lord Jesus.
May your Spirit give them wisdom as they seek to do the good works you have prepared for them to walk in.
Amen.