Friday 6/17/2005
Mark 3.20-35-Jesus went home and they thought he was crazy
2 Samuel 7-8-David and God talk- David prays- David defeats many enemies with the help of God
Daniel 4-Daniel interprets a dream that forces the King to be humble and honor God
Jeremiah 20.7-13-Stand firm with God- he can be trusted
Romans 5.6-11-Christ died for me – a sinner
Psalm 15-Be honorable before God
You look at these reading and see a relationship – the family and friends of Jesus thought he was crazy- David and God talk about kingdoms and temples- just like conversation with huge meaning- Daniel uses the gifts God has given him to tell a hard story to a King- the King will be humbled before God- Jeremiah knows that he must trust God and take a difficult stand- Jesus dies for sinners like me- and finally I must stand honorable before God- so what does this have to do with "people and God" yesterday? – Seems like all day long is a relationship with God- the ups and downs- the laughter and pain- God is always there- like a friend—so yesterday – when I got into work – the second shift maintenance guys were thinking of me- wishing my return to normal activity and recovery – they made a nice crutch for me out of copper pipe—soldered and sanded to perfection – with a little noise maker inside for kicks- god speaking his love through the night while I was sleeping – a handmade gift – all from a relationship between myself and some guys I work for- some guys I help out- they really do all the work- I just help them get it done- so it makes me pause and think of how it’s the same with God- God is there through it all- giving little helps along the way- he may not eliminate the pain – but he will be with you – he will give you the little gifts you need to move to the next phase of healing—because God is the source of life and day by day brings me from death to fullness of life—what more could I ask for—so did God speak yesterday? – yea – every time I hear that cane I will know that God spoke through those few second shift maintenance guys some love and compassion. – thanks be to God!
Prayer-Lord – teach me day by day to see the need to open my heart to the love and compassion I can so easily give to someone in need- for they are all your children- and you love each of them- forgive me when I let you down- turn me around when I get confused and redirect my steps this day. For you are God. Teach me to be honorable in your kingdom along with being humble before all. You are God! --- Amen
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