Thursday, April 16, 2020

Thursday Devotional - Ready for a Challenge?


We recently received news that most of us are to work from home beyond the 4 weeks, until May 15th! When I left work on March 13th and picked up James from school that afternoon, I thought it was going to be 3 weeks of a different work and school schedule and then we would be back to normal. However, it keeps getting extended. I wouldn’t be surprised if we’re to stay home beyond May 15th!!!

I miss my normal routine, my desk setup and ergonomic chair, the extra steps I get walking halfway across the building for water or the restroom 😊, etc. As challenging as it might be, though, I know I’m thankful we have jobs that are possible to do from home!

As I mentioned a couple weeks ago, most of our challenges are small compared to all the challenges and hardships Paul faced. He readily and willingly faced challenges.
Acts 21:10-14                       10 After we had been there a number of days, a prophet named Agabus came down from Judea. 11 Coming over to us, he took Paul’s belt, tied his own hands and feet with it and said, “The Holy Spirit says, ‘In this way the Jewish leaders in Jerusalem will bind the owner of this belt and will hand him over to the Gentiles.’”
12 When we heard this, we and the people there pleaded with Paul not to go up to Jerusalem. 13 Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.” 14 When he would not be dissuaded, we gave up and said, “The Lord’s will be done.”
Are you and I ready and willing to continue to persevere in our new working environment challenges without complaining?

What about work for the name of Jesus? Are you and I ready and willing to take up new challenges for the benefit of His people and His name? What about leading a virtual Bible study, virtual prayer group, calling or writing to fellow church members (to provide a listening ear or to encourage), or collecting prayer requests (from co-workers/friends/family) and spending dedicated time in prayer for them? I think some of you are already doing these!

As Luke said, may “the Lord’s will be done” and may I readily and willingly participate!

Alice

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