Wednesday 9/21/2005
John 20.19-31-then he breathed on them and said, "Receive the Holy Spirit."
2 Chronicles 32-Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz asked the LORD for help…
Psalm 88-Each morning I pray to you, LORD
Matthew 9.9-13-As Jesus was walking along…
Luke 5.27-32-And he got up, left everything and followed him
Psalm 119.33-40-give me life in your ways
"The dogs are nipping at my heels."—Words from someone with finger pointing people and complaints about silly things. – The dogs were nipping at Jesus’ heels too- especially when he called and ate with sinners like Matthew—as Jesus walked along – with the people- not just with the big shots of his day – but with the people- and Matthew saw this and knew Jesus was special- he got up – left everything and followed- and Jesus gave him life – in this case Matthew didn’t have to ask for help from God- God came to him- and he comes to me each day- in an endless variety of ways- yea- I come too- and ask for his help – especially in the morning- and I receive the breath of the Spirit- in the quiet of the morning – and then when "the dogs are nipping at my heels" – I can recall that God is right there with me- feeling the same pain but guiding me through all the silliness of life back to him. I think that may be life in the way God intends it for me.
Prayer- I come to you today- with the dogs nipping at my heels- asking for your help – for your guidance- for your forgiveness- be with me this day in all ways. -- Amen
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