Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Nehemiah 1:1-4

Nehemiah 1:1-4
English Standard Version (ESV)

 At times, it is appropriate to act immediately.  If you hear of someone trapped by earthquake rubble, it would be inappropriate to sit down and wait for days, to discern what the will of God was.
  At other times, especially when faced with a long-term situation that needs revision, it is best to stop, to fast and pray and see where God is leading.  Acting immediately on impulse can be unwise.  Waiting on the community and for the Holy Spirit to lead can remind us that we depend on God, that justice ultimately belongs to God.  God will show us how to respond--we just have to be willing to wait on God and trust that he will light the path and lead the way forward, and then we are called to follow with courage and conviction.

May your path today be clear, and may God open our eyes to see how we are called to act in the world around us

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