Weekly Devotion

Welcome to the Weekly Devotion. Today the message on the DC Community of Christ front sign, as seen in the picture, says, “Be the Hands and Feet of Jesus the Peaceful One”.  We often recognize that in our individual or group ministry outreach, we can and should be actively serving in the name of Jesus.

Scripture directs us to serve others. Hebrews 13:16 says: “And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.” Luke 6:30 provides the following guidance: “Give to everyone who begs from you, and from one who takes away your goods do not demand them back.”

Monday, January 15, is Martin Luther King Day and it is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. As we live the Enduring Principles identified by Community of Christ, “The Worth of All Persons” is one Enduring Principle that sets us on the right track to be in service to others.

Recently the DC congregation filled Shoebox Presents for the Homeless. Next week we will pack Blessing Bags, which are filled with bottles of water, crackers, fruit pouches, toothbrushes, hand lotion, etc. We hand these out to individuals who are standing at traffic lights holding signs asking for help.  

In the DC area, there are numerous shelters and food programs seeking assistance with their food pantries. Friendship Place offers multiple volunteer opportunities to provide services for people experiencing homeless situations. See https://friendshipplace.org/get-involved/how-can-i-help/ to find volunteer opportunities.

May we be inspired by Martin Luther King, Jr, who said, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'"

Let’s be the hands and feet of Jesus.