Saturday 6/18/2005
Mark 4.1-20-Produce in the good soil-hear and welcome the message
2 Samuel 9-10-David is kind to Mephibosheth and Hanun- but Hanun’s officials didn’t trust David
Daniel 5-Be humble- mene-tekel-parsin – numbered-weighed-divided
Romans 6.1b-11-Dead to sin-Alive in Christ
Isaiah 25.1-9-Wait for God and rejoice in his salvation
Psalm 20-My pride is in God
Some days are just a flurry of unexpected activity- something happens that breaks right into whatever your plans were- that was yesterday- I heard God speak yesterday- Plans were made for a relaxing afternoon- then a lesson- well – that afternoon- things changed- for several of us- but in the end all works out- maybe we didn’t do what we thought we had planned- but who does my day belong to anyway?- who does time belong to anyway? – who does life belong to anyway?- it’s not mine- none of it- I may be responsible not to waste it – but any of what I mentioned above in those rhetorical questions aren’t mine to begin with- just at the King with Daniel- his life changed drastically – sadly – he didn’t remain humble and lost his life- I think I’ll work at the humble part- actually – I think right at this point in my life – God is keeping me humble- I must realize that my salvation has been fulfilled through Jesus- I’m in a waiting mode—not a lazy waiting mode- but an active- joyful- serving mode- but still in waiting- but I can still revel in the joy of my salvation- it makes the serving – Oh so easy – a response- not a plan of something I have to do- but a plan of something I have (like in joyfully want) to do- there is a big difference- so – even in the painful – hectic- moments of life- where my schedule is interrupted- I can deal with it- I can get through it- because I have this joy built in of my salvation given to me freely through the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ—for me and for all – Jesus brings me from dead to sin – to alive in Christ- and he fills me with all the pride I need- so I can be humble and rejoice in it- I can wait- I can deal with breaks into schedules and rejoice in this life God has given me—so – did God speak to me yesterday? – you better believe it! – there was a break in my plans – an opportunity to serve – an opportunity to love and an opportunity to have compassion – both for me and for others- yesterday was a great day! – thanks be to God!
Prayer- Lord – you have my life – it’s yours- I plot and plan – I’ll respond to the gifts and calling you give me and do my part – but anytime you wish – go ahead and step right in there- I love it when you step in- it shows your love- so here I am- I ask your forgiveness and remain humble in your presence- use me this day how you wish- otherwise – I’ll carry on with my calling the best I know how – looking- and listening for your guidance along the way – for you are God -- Amen
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