Monday, November 12, 2007
God's Mission
We live between the Fall and the Consummation of all things. God is, in Christ, through the work of the Holy Spirit, working to bring all things to redemption. His mission is sure and we can be certain He will accomplish it. He calls us to join Him. He calls us to minister the truth of the gospel through lives of love and words that bring the healing power of the gospel. He calls us to work for healing and justice and beauty. The idea that we think of something that sounds good and ask God for help is flawed - we are called to join God's mission, He is not called to join ours. Let us, through His word and the leading of the Spirit, see what God is doing around us and join Him.
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Practically, how do we discern God's work around us? What does it look like to pay attention to the Spirit? I agree and know it is difficult. I was wondering if you or anyone else had any thoughts?
I don't have any easy answers, other than the need to be aware of what keeps us from paying attention to the Spirit - sin, selfishness, lack of employing spiritual disciplines. In short, the closer we are walking with God on a day to day basis, the more we are in tune with the Spirit, abiding in Christ, fellowshiping with His people ... the better we will hear. And, likely, the more we will be willing to follow once we hear.
I enjoyed your Sermon last night at Mosaic. Thanks for filling in.
:)
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