Saturday, September 10, 2011
SCRIPTURE
If your enemies are hungry, feed them; if they are thirsty, give them something to drink; for by doing this you will heap burning coals on their heads. (Romans 12:20)
REFLECTION
• What effect does it have to respond to enemies with kindness—to give them food and drink?
• Where have you witnessed examples of such an approach in the years since September 11, 2001?
• In what sense do such actions “heap burning coals” on the heads of enemies? What does this phrase mean anyway? (See also Proverbs 25:21-22).
ACTION
• Think of someone with whom you have unresolved conflict. Make plans to share a meal with that person, if possible, or extend some other gesture of kindness and reconciliation.
PRAYER
Generous God, we remember how Christ shared bread and wine even with the ones who would deny and betray him. Strengthen us to love and serve others with true compassion and Christ-like humility, until the day when all are reconciled at your heavenly banquet table; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
September 11 Remembrance Devotional Resources│ www.pcusa.org/september11/devotional
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