Bring
glory to God with words and actions that come from your heart. Your being and
your story always focused on Christ’s work, so that all who see you will see
your hope in Christ. And be always alert to opportunities to point them to God.
(1 Peter 3:15)
Are you constantly asking the Lord to show
you what you need to see; to recognize the stories that will unite your people?
Do you pray for discernment, so you will see the action you should take next? Are
you working to live and tell the new story they will need to gain understanding
for the way forward? God is the author of creativity. He knows what will speak
to your people powerfully, leading them to remember the experiences they have
shared that are significant and meaningful.
Peter gives two important challenges here.
Trust your Holy Spirit-informed heart, while focusing your energy on the
actions that the Lord shows you to be the work of Christ in the world around
you. Also, make sure that when Jesus transforms; when He brings life to someone
who was dead – make sure that He gets the glory for it.
Like Peter says, look for what Jesus is
doing among your people, take part as He leads you. Then, be sure that everyone
knows it was His work.
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