PRAYER PAUSE
Friday, 19 May 2017
BY THE HOLY
SPIRIT AND BY US
Pause. Enter into the stillness of God
within.
Reading: “ It has been decided by the Holy
Spirit and by us not to saddle you with any burden beyond these..” (Acts 15:2-31).
Reflection. I find this an astonishing passage in
the Acts. In Old Testament times the Jews were used to revelations from God
through Moses or the prophets. It was something given from, as it were,
outside. Here, when an importan issue arises, the leaders of the community
decide themselves, as it were, from inside. Somethng profoundly new has
happened. The revelation of God is now in our hands to discover and apply
according to how we, as individuals and as the Church, decide.This has huge
relevansce for the issues we face today. It is our task.
Prayer. Lord, help us to listen to your
Spirit speaking through one another. Amen.
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