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Daily Bible reading strengthens our relationship with God, nourishes our spirits and equips us to live a fruitful, effective life for Him.

This month we're reading scriptures about the Church living as a missional community. God's people are called, formed and sent to participate in His mission in the world. Each day includes an Old Testament reading, a New Testament reading, a question for reflection and a daily prayer. As we read the Word it’s important that we apply what we read and pray it out over our lives. One of the way you can do this is by using the acronym SOAP. To find out more about SOAP watch this video.

Below you’ll see what we’re reading today. To go forward or back a day in our reading plan use the 'Next' and 'Previous' buttons.

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Day 8 – A Light to the Nations

Reflect: “How does Jesus fulfil the calling to bring God’s light to the nations?”

Isaiah 42:1-9

1“Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight;I will put my Spirit on him, and he will bring justice to the nations.2He will not shout or cry out, or raise his voice in the streets.3A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out.In faithfulness he will bring forth justice;4he will not falter or be discouragedtill he establishes justice on earth. In his teaching the islands will put their hope.” 5This is what God the Lord says—the Creator of the heavens, who stretches them out, who spreads out the earth with all that springs from it, who gives breath to its people, and life to those who walk on it:6“I, the Lord, have called you in righteousness; I will take hold of your hand.I will keep you and will make you to be a covenant for the people and a light for the Gentiles,7to open eyes that are blind, to free captives from prison and to release from the dungeon those who sit in darkness. 8“I am the Lord; that is my name! I will not yield my glory to another or my praise to idols.9See, the former things have taken place, and new things I declare;before they spring into being I announce them to you.” Song of Praise to the Lord

Matthew 12:15-21

Prophecy fulfilled15-16Aware of their plans, Jesus withdrew from there. But many followed Him and He healed all the sick among them, warning them not to say who He was.17This fulfilled what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah:18"This is My chosen servant, the One I love and in whom I delight. My Spirit will be upon Him and He will proclaim justice to the nations.19He will not fight nor will He make His voice heard in the streets.20He will not snap a bruised reed, nor will He extinguish a smouldering wick, until He has first led those who love justice to victory.21In His name, the nations will place their hope."

Thank you Jesus, that You make us a people who know and live in Your love, proclaim Your good news, welcome the stranger, serve our neighbours and participate together in Your mission. Show us those You are reaching, and give us eyes to see, ears to hear, courage to respond and love for the people around us.

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