Today is the first of February and would you believe it is snowing. Not much but given the amount of snow we have received in the last two months even a dusting seems to be a lot. Tonight is the orientation meeting for our Bible study which we will be doing throught Lent. The study we will be doing is titled 24 Hours that Changed the World done by Adam Hamilton. I am looking forward to the study and the time we have to share with one another. It is important in my daily time to make room to be in God's word. I have found that when I make the effort my day seems to go better. I pray that those who read this have found some ways in their lives to experience that peace that comes to us from God.
Speaking of putting ourselves into the Word, I wanted to share with you from the study guide of The Upper Room Disciplines. The lectionary selections deal with the idea of call and doing God's purpose. The first is Isaiah 6:1-8 (9-13). One of the key verses is the statement and awareness that Isaiah was a man of unclean lips. The question to reflect on would be when God comes to you how do you self-identify?
The second reading is Psalm 138. Take some time to reflect on how God's purpose been fulfilled in you? 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 is the story of Paul's passing on his legacy. What legacy do you want to pass on to those who follow you? the last reading is Luke 5:1-11. What would it take to cause you to leave all that you know and follow Christ?
I would encourage everyone to take time to read each passage with fresh eyes rather than skimming the verses. As you read, reflect on where is God calling you and how are you going to respond.
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