The Upper Room Devotional 4 July 2024: Love Your Neighbor
The Upper Room Devotional 4 July 2024: Love Your Neighbor
Read and Study Today’s The Upper Room Daily Devotional for July 4th, 2024 Message. God bless you as you study today! Please share with your friends and loved ones.
Today’s Topic: Love Your Neighbor
Roza Tyu (North Carolina, USA)
TODAY’S READING
Luke 10:25-37
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
How is God calling me to help my neighbors?
[The expert in the law] answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” – Luke 10:27 (NIV)
I moved from Moscow to North Carolina to live with my daughter and son-in-law. Since they worked many hours, I often stayed at home alone. Three months after moving I didn’t have any new friends because I didn’t speak English. Missing my extended family and church community in Russia, I was depressed.
Then on my morning walk one day, I met a neighbor named Nancy whose heart is full of love for those in need. Even though my English was limited, Nancy showed interest in me. She called my daughter, and with Nancy’s encouragement, my daughter enrolled me in an English course. Nancy became a good Samaritan to me, offering friendship, support, transportation to church, and help with English.
The Bible teaches us to love and care for those who suffer as we would care for ourselves. Suffering is not always easy to spot, and it comes in many forms. But the Holy Spirit guides us as we look for ways to care for others. Loving your neighbor includes acknowledging those in need and caring for them with love.
TODAY’S PRAYER
God of love, help us to acknowledge and care for others as you care for us. Amen.
PRAYER FOCUS
New immigrants in my community
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