Our Daily Bread
Saturday, May 13, 1995

Read: Romans 10:1-15


                   YOUR BROTHER IS DOWN THERE
                                
                      My heart's desire and
                      prayer to God ... is
                        that they may be
                             saved.
                         in doing good.

                          - Romans 10:1



On the east side of London, pipes for a large drain were being
laid in a trench. Suddenly the dirt walls collapsed, and several
workmen were buried. Amid the great excitement and confusion a
crowd gathered. Many bystanders watched as several people tried
to rescue the victims.

A woman came over to one onlooker, put her hand gently on his
shoulder, and said, "Bill, did you know your brother is down
there?" The color drained from his cheeks, then he sprang into
action. Throwing aside his coat and leaping into the trench, he
grabbed a shovel and worked frantically until the trapped men
were finally set free.

What a lesson for all of us! Masses of humanity are trapped in
sin and must be rescued. Although we may express with our words a
deep concern over their lost condition, our actions may instead
be saying, "Am I my brother's keeper?" (Gen. 4:9).

God will never accept that attitude. We cannot escape the urgency
to aid those who desperately need our help, for "how shall they
believe in Him of whom they have not heard?" (Rom. 10:14).

Join the rescue effort. Your brother is down there!

- Henry G. Bosch

       Throw out the lifeline with hand quick and strong--
              Why do you tarry, why linger so long?
               See, he is sinking! O hasten today,
           And out with the lifeboat! Away, then away!
                                
                            - Ufford


Thought for the Day: To be your brother's keeper
                     means you'll be your brother's seeker.

The Bible in One Year: Esther 8-10



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