Verse of the Day October 9

This week we continue our series “Reimagining the Church.” Each week, we’ll explore a different New Testament image or metaphor for being disciples of Christ and the church and the focus this week is from the Gospel of Luke.

As followers of Christ, we are not to react to others based on how they treat us, but to act according to the kingdom principles of love, forgiveness, and generosity. Jesus invites each of us individually and the church to be a sign of the kingdom of God; to respond to challenges by loving, doing good, blessing, praying, and giving.

Today’s reading is Luke 6:27-36, Act, Don’t React.

The Verse of the Day is Luke 6:35,

But love your enemies, do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind to the ungrateful and the wicked.