YOU WOULDN’T DANCE

PRAYER MOMENT

Friday 13 December 2013

YOU WOULDN’T DANCE

Pause. Come into the presence of God..

Reading. “We played pipes for you and you wouldn’t dance.” (Matt 11:16-19)

Reflection. I saw some people pushing a car that would not start yesterday and I thought should I stop and help them. When Jesus evokes a picture of children playing in the market place as a description of “this generation” he is pointing to the freedom we have to either accept or reject the reign of God. “We played pipes and you wouldn’t dance; we sang dirges and you wouldn’t mourn.” God has acted in history by sending his Son but people have taken no notice and carried on with their normal life. We are called to lend our weight to the great work of getting that car going, getting the wold going, joining with others to welcome and kick start the blossoming of the kingdom in our society.   

Prayer. Lord Jesus, help us to welcome the signs of your presence in our midst, the ways you work with people to inspire them to push for justice and not self-interest. Bless all those everywhere who are trying to dance the dance of your kingdom. Amen.