Devotion:
Read Acts 9:1-9.
When Saul’s GPS recalculated on the road to Damascus, his life suddenly and dramatically changed. He pivoted from being the church’s most violent enemy to being its most faithful advocate. Scripture tells us that Paul was consumed by his desire to kill and persecute the LORD’s disciples. His vision was clouded by many factors: his education in the Law, his standing in the Jewish community, but most importantly his unwillingness to listen to “the others” and listen to God. But God had other plans for Paul and so we find him on the road to Damascus with a vision-altering encounter with Jesus.
We shouldn’t fault Paul too much. How often do we make plans and are unyielding in changing course only to find out later that God had other ideas. Lately, I too, have had to alter my plans. Health challenges were not part of my plan and yet that seems to be my path at the present. It is difficult to embrace each day with all the joys and hardships and find joy in the journey with God. But it is possible! One day at a time, bathed in God’s presence and direction, gives meaning and joy on a daily basis.
Personal Worship Option:
Prayer for today: Great God of the universe, Abba, Father, thank you for speaking in ways that I can understand. Help me learn to hear your voice in your Word and in all the other ways you speak. Help me to follow Your direction. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
No comments:
Post a Comment