In reading this text, I am struck by two thoughts. First, there should be none that are needy to the point of death. We have enough resources to ensure that no one needs ever to starve to death because they can't buy food, and no one ever needs to freeze to death because they can't find clothing or shelter. And yet, starvation and homelessness are still very real and unnecessary problems. This is our work to do on behalf of God.
Second, the injustice the poor face today is starkly seen in the lack of societal voice and influence. When politicians write laws to please their large campaign donors and lobbyists, the poor will never find political justice. There's something systemically wrong and unjust in world politics today. However, in Christ, money has no pull. Our currency and influence in this context is faith, hope, and love. 'And the greatest of these is love' (1 Cor 13). Remember to use the power God gives you faithfully.
Readings for today: Zechariah 1:1-21; Revelation 12:1-13:1a; Psalm 140:1-13; Proverbs 30:17
