Monday October 5 Gospel Who is my neighbor

Daily Dig for October 5 Kathleen Hasenberg I have been thinking of the time when Christ shall truly reign on earth, and when the kingdom of heaven will be realized. This is the great goal of our [communal] life, which stands as a little signpost amid the deadly confusion and relativism in the world today. It is only a signpost, and an imperfect one, that points toward the coming kingdom of God. But at least we can follow it, here and now, and hope that it says to those who despair of peace, justice, and love, that there is a way out of all the division, distraction, hatred, and fear. God is love, and it is his will that we should live in love. And what is more, if people are ready to risk all – economic security, worldly fame, yes, life and limb, for him – the power to do so will be given them, even in the world as it is. Source: “According to Love” Daily Prayer for October 5 Christoph Friedrich Blumhardt He says: "It is too small a thing for you to be my servant to restore the tribes of Jacob and bring back those of Israel I have kept. I will also make you a light for the Gentiles, that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth." Isaiah 49:6, NIV Mighty God, we thank you for sending your light into all the world to reveal that you are the Father of all, to show us that you are leading them to yourself, the good and the bad, those who are near to you and those who are far away. We thank you that through all this your name may be acknowledged and honored. We thank you that we may live from your hand and that everyone may see your work on earth and be filled with praise. May the light which you have sent to earth in Jesus Christ shine brightly for us and penetrate our hearts so that we open ourselves to it with joy, and worship the Savior. Bless us and give us your Spirit; without your Spirit we can do nothing. May we receive help from you every day. Amen. www.plough.com