October 24, 2020
On this Satisfied Saturday, I am thankful for those folks who write devotions that help us all think about God and learn. Here is an example written by Stella Perrin for the “Think” portion of the daily d365 devotion. It is based on 1 Thessalonians 2:4-5:
Have you ever considered that God trusts you? Usually we focus on our need to trust God daily for guidance and grace. But today’s verses say God trusts us to share the good news of forgiveness and reconciliation through Christ. If the world is going to know the redeeming love of God, it must come through us. God could tell the world in any number of ways, but God chose to do it through us who have experienced this good news firsthand.
Are we trustworthy of this magnificent message? Do our words and actions give voice to love, justice, and mercy for all the world? Do we speak out against hate and injustice? This isn’t always going [to] be a popular message when our world values power, competition, and putting self first. So, we must stay focused on the One who called us and rely on God’s strength whenever living out the good news is hard. We are in this together. Together let’s drown out the world’s noises with love.
Blessings. And prayers.
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