Monday, 11 April 2016

YOU ARE ALWAYS RESISTING

PRAYER MOMENT


Tuesday 12 April 2016   


YOU ARE ALWAYS RESISTING


Pause. Enter into the stillness of God within.


Reading: “You stubborn people … You are always resisting the Holy Spirit, just as your ancestors used to do.” (Acts 7:51-8:1)


Reflection. Stephen was provocative and announced a hard judgement on the Jewish leaders. They were infuriated and they stoned him. As we look at those men we may well understand them. They were locked into their world view and reacted predictably to any challenge to it. We have to place ourselves there and be constantly open to new experiences and influences and judge them for their worth. Any person or influence that opens our mind is welcome. We listen and try to see the truth, or otherwise, of it. Education (ex ducare, to lead out) is the great blessing that opens us to others and draws us closer to them.


Prayer. Lord, may we not resist your Spirit but be open to it in whatever way it comes to us. Amen





























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