by Laurence Fernández
As some of you may know, I have two boys: Joshua, 8 and Caleb, 5. As they interact, play, and grow together, one may suggest a great piece of advice for the other, “Dad, you need to talk to Caleb because… or Dad, Joshua needs a time out because…”
I don’t know about you, but as God speaks to me, and I go through life and learn, sometimes I do the same. I am quick to think of who can really hear, or learn this. I find my self almost wishing “my lesson” to some one else.
I believe that God can use you and me, and He can direct us to speak insight, encouragement and strength into the lives of others. However, I believe that God wants my heart always attentively ready to hear and learn from Him.
In light of the current message series as well as my current life circumstances, am I willing to allow God to speak to through His word to me?
As this week comes to an end and we get ready for the next one, let’s take some time to ask God to speak to us. Maybe go to your favorite coffee house, or place you enjoy solitude and read the following passage from the book of John:
John 13:34-35
So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” © New Living Translation
If God were trying to tell me something, would I know?
If God were reassuring me or challenging me, would I notice?
I ask for the grace to be free of my own preoccupations and to be open to what God may be saying to me.
“Our relationship with each other is the criterion the world uses to judge whether our message is truthful. - Christian community is the final apologetic” Francis Schaeffer
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