Read Deuteronomy 6:5-9
We have this hope, a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters the inner shrine behind the curtain, where Jesus, a forerunner on our behalf, has entered.
- Hebrews 6:19-20 (NRSV)
With sunrise an hour away, my friend and I had the responsibility of marking the 5K course for the walkers and runners participating in the race sponsored by two neighborhood churches. In a pickup truck, carrying directional signs, water for the halfway point, and a map, we started.
We marked the straightaways and turns for the participants with temporary directional arrows to ensure that no one would go the wrong way.
At times in my life, I have gone the wrong way, ignoring the directional arrows found in the Bible. Eventually, the arrows on the race course disappeared; but the wisdom and guidance found in the Bible endure. My capacity to learn from making wrong turns and to follow God’s leading depends on my daily commitment to connect with the Lord through reading the Bible. Proverbs 3:3 captures the direction I need: “Do not let loyalty and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.”
Thought for the Day:
Even wrong turns can be an opportunity to grow in my faith.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, help us to be more loyal and faithful to you each day. Amen.
Prayer Focus: PLANNING TEAMS FOR CHURCH EVENTS
The scripture quotation, unless otherwise indicated, is from the NEW REVISED STANDARD VERSION of the Bible, copyright © 1989, by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
We have this hope, a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters the inner shrine behind the curtain, where Jesus, a forerunner on our behalf, has entered.
With sunrise an hour away, my friend and I had the responsibility of marking the 5K course for the walkers and runners participating in the race sponsored by two neighborhood churches. In a pickup truck, carrying directional signs, water for the halfway point, and a map, we started.
We marked the straightaways and turns for the participants with temporary directional arrows to ensure that no one would go the wrong way.
At times in my life, I have gone the wrong way, ignoring the directional arrows found in the Bible. Eventually, the arrows on the race course disappeared; but the wisdom and guidance found in the Bible endure. My capacity to learn from making wrong turns and to follow God’s leading depends on my daily commitment to connect with the Lord through reading the Bible. Proverbs 3:3 captures the direction I need: “Do not let loyalty and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.”
Thought for the Day:
Even wrong turns can be an opportunity to grow in my faith.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, help us to be more loyal and faithful to you each day. Amen.
Prayer Focus: PLANNING TEAMS FOR CHURCH EVENTS
The scripture quotation, unless otherwise indicated, is from the NEW REVISED STANDARD VERSION of the Bible, copyright © 1989, by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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