Keep Us From Just Singing

Lenten Reflection

Scripture:  Romans 2:13 - Don't merely listen to the word, do it!

Observation: Being a disciple of Jesus Christ means that you are a learner and a follower! James 1:22 essentially says the same thing as this verse - Be ye doers of the Word and not hearers only! The Word of God is designed to be fruitful in our lives and the fruit is produced through our actions. 

Application:  Whenever we hear God's word in a way that inspires us, we must move to action. Not only are we to feed people spiritually but we are to feed those who are physically hungry!

When I think about these verses, I think about Tim Hughes' song - God of Justice --

God of Justice, Savior to all

Came to rescue the weak and the poor
Chose to serve and not be served
Freely we've received
Now freely we will give
We must go, live to feed the hungry
Stand beside the broken, we must go
Stepping forward, keep us from just singing
Move us into action, we must go
To act justly every day
Loving mercy in every way
Walking humbly before You God
You have shown us what you require
Freely we've received
Now freely we will give
We must go, live to feed the hungry
Stand beside the broken, we must go
Stepping forward, keep us from just singing
Move us into action, we must go
Fill us up, send us out Lord
Fill us up and send us out, fill us up and send us out
Fill us up and send us out Lord

Kneel:  God, give us the courage to go!  Amen!