Devotion:
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Read Revelation 7:9.
Yesterday, we looked at the call to Abram, in which God made clear a desire to “bless all the people of the earth” through this covenant people God was seeking. Here at the end of the Biblical story, as part of the vision given to John, is this image of a huge group standing before God “from every nation, tribe, people and language…” It is what God’s people looks like. It is what the Church is to look like.
When I have had the opportunity to attend the United Methodist Church’s quadrennial assembly called General Conference, one of the parts of that I have loved the most is seeing people from nations around the world worshiping God together. Many are in their native dress, and we sometimes hear the songs in different languages. It was a good reminder to me that my way of worshiping God and relating to God is not the only way.
As I did yesterday, I again invite you to reflect on (and pray about) how you can be more intentional to connect with people who are different than you. I sometimes pray “Lord, help us stay so connected to you that we can help other people come to know you.” Obviously, a key piece of that effort will be to connect with them.
Personal Worship Option:
Lord, help me to connect with people all around me, including those who are different from me. And help me stay so connected to you that I can help them come to know, love and serve you. Through Christ, Amen.
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