Scripture Reading: John 12:27-36
Scripture Focus:
“Put your
trust in the light while you have it,
so you may
become sons of the light.”
John 12:36a
(NIV)
The voice
of God spoke. Some in the crowd thought it thundered; others said it was the voice
an angel.
In my allied
reading, Barclays Daily Study Bible-the Book of John volume 2, I read that in
Old Testament days God spoke to people who faced trying times. New Testament
people seemed to get away from that belief. He ends the section with this statement:
“Our trouble
is not that God does not speak, but that we do not listen.”
My thought
after I read this was, “How true!”
I shared this lengthy passage from Barclay with two of my
friends. One of them pointed out that we sometimes have the habit of giving
something to God and taking it back. Then we repeat the process several times.
Give and take back. Again, we repeat the process until we are weary.
When will we
learn to listen?
Maybe
this giving and taking back is something we need to fast as a part of our
Lenten practices.
>Personal Update: I was released from in-home therapy last
Thursday. In addition, Hubby checked me out in driving both cars. I drove to
Kmart and stopped at CVS on my way home. I drove solo to church yesterday. I
had a few errands to run this morning. People are glad to see me out and about.
I am almost back to my active self. I
will try to return to my three day a week posting schedule.
Listening to Him is a big part of the equation, isn't it? Thanks for the reminder. Glad you are getting back to normal!
ReplyDeleteKaren: I have found listening and being open to what He tells us help form us into what He wants us to be. Some friends and I attended a revival last week. Our pastor was the evangelist. I believe that some good things that honor Christ will come out of those meetings. Blessings to you and yours.
DeleteI am guilty of this, especially giving him my cares and concerns, then taking them back.
ReplyDeleteSo happy you are back to driving! Free at last!
We went to the grocery store today, my first time since I fell. As I was standing in the check-out line, I realized I need to take some Advil before we do anything that requires a lot of walking. Lesson learned.
DeleteSo happy to hear you are back "on the road again", but trying not to overdo it. Yes, we often play "give and take" with God. Thankfully He is very patient and understanding of His sheep. Praise God!
ReplyDeletePam: Thank you for your kind comments. Today was a day I slept in--a dark and rainy day. I like your term for the repeated give and take of our concerns. Blessings to you and yours.
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