Dear Ones,
Hope you had a wonderful weekend and stayed warm. It was only 36 degrees yesterday morning when I got up and I decided to wear something warm to church rather than a sundress! Today I plan to go to Aldi’s and my exercise class and do some writing.
Devotions from Judy’s heart
Today we live in a society where change is rampant and occurs every day. It seems as if a group doesn’t meet our expectations, we move on to another group. If our job gets difficult and we aren’t treated just right, it’s move on to something else. Church hopping is at an all-time high, for if we don’t like how the pastor is handling a situation or we disagree with a view presented we find another church. Somehow, I don’t think that is what God intends, for if we run away when things get tense, we won’t grow in new ways through our circumstances.
I read recently that the Benedictine monks take a vow of stability and make a commitment to stay with the same community for the rest of their lives. I’m sure each monk takes his time before he makes the decision and is received into a community. We could also say in marriage we are making a commitment to our mate to stay together until death, but many give up on their marriage if they become tired or bored rather than stay in their marriage and work at it.
It’s important we all are content and faithful in the situations God puts us and with the people that He has placed in our lives. These are very ones He has chosen to help us and He will use to speak truth to us so we grow in new ways. We should not rush out the first exit door and go to a new situation where anything goes and we are not accountable. Paul said in Eph.4:15-16 that “God wants us to grow up, to know the whole truth and tell it in love—like Christ in everything. We take our lead from Christ, who is the source of everything we do. He keeps us in step with each other. His very breath and blood flow through us, nourishing us so that we will grow up healthy in God, robust in love.”
We grow as we remain in the place where God puts us, for as long as He determines. We need to be humble, attentive and learn what He is teaching us. We might think of it as God’s school for us and He will let us know when we are ready to move on.
Challenge for today: Don’t run away from the place God has put you, but be an eager and humble learner that you may grow up healthy in the Lord.
Blessings on your week and prayers and love, Judy