PRAYER PAUSE
Monday 29
August 2016, John the Baptist
STAND UP!
Pause. Enter into the stillness of God
within.
Reading: “Brace yourself for action, Stand up
and tell them all I command you.” (Jeremiah 1:17-19)
Reflection. John the Baptist did not divide the
sea like Moses or slaughter the false prophets like Elijah. He performed no
miracles we know of but he did one thing that makes him “the greatest.” He
stood up for the truth – not just before Herod – but before all the people.
Every other leader in the Old Testament was buttressed by “signs and wonders”
but with John “what you saw was what you got.” He announced a new type of
leadership; the suffering service of the Messiah and if we look around and see
ourselves bereft of leaders it is because we often have our eyes on the wrong image
of leadership. It is not about power and status but about service and suffering.
Prayer. Lord, help
our leaders to mirror your way and help us to stand up when we are called to
witness to your truth. Amen
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