I had the opportunity to spend time with my mother and the rest of the immediate family. It was a good time of remembering past events and enjoying each other. As I drove my mother home, we discussed the events of the day and the relationship we share with my siblings her children. I pray we will continue to have opportunities to share both the moments of victory and struggle.
If you have not read Numbers 17, take a moment today to do so. It is the chapter concerning the budding of Arron's staff. That staff was then placed in the Ark of the Covenant. If God felt the staff was that important an object to place in the Ark (along with the Ten Commandments and manna), it is something we should know about.
I liked today's reading in the Psalms. David again encourages us to trust in the God who created everything and has the power to forgive all our sin. But you know I am a faith and works guy so I am loving the readings in James. In this chapter, the Holy Spirit reminds us NOT to treat people differently based upon their outward appearance, wealth, or power. But to treat all men as sinners like you and me. I know we have heard this before, but if we believe that anyone's standing in the community is a reflection of God working in the community not the fruit of living a better or more holy life (Job, Abraham, David), then we should be free to love everyone equally. The question, is how do we express love (respect, honor, making time for) to those in our lives?
In the reading, we see that one of the ways the community James is addressing directly expresses love is through hospitality. What are some of the ways we honor people for the wealth or power God has given them, instead of honoring the God who gave it to them?
I spent some time with the session of Day Spring on Saturday (two hours plus). I had a great opportunity to share where I have been gifted and they confirmed areas of their communities gifting. I think they have a great deal to offer me in the area of relational ministry. Pray for me as I consider and seek guidance in this decision.
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