PRAYER PAUSE
Friday 24 June
2016, John the Baptist
HE WILL
CARRY OUT MY WHOLE PURPOSE
Pause. Enter into the stillness of God
within.
Reading: “I have selected David son of Jesse,
a man after my own heart, who will carry out my whole purpose.” (Acts 13:22-26)
Reflection. God was at work in David, Elijah, John
the Baptist and is at work today in countless individuals, including you and
me. This day, six months before Christmas, echoes powerfully the events of the
birth of Jesus. There is an unusual birth, the giving of a name and the
astonishment of the people. These dramatic events show us that God works
through people with names. He gives them immense responsibility. I write as the
results of the UK referendum are coming in and peace is finally achieved in
Colombia after 50 years of fighting. These are decisions made by people – not by
God.
Prayer. Lord, as we rejoice in the life and
mission of John, help us too to “carry out your whole purpose” today. Amen
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