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On the flight home from a vacation out west, my seatmate asked me what I do Read More
Rachel Gilmore | Read 2 Kings 5:6-8
Sometimes our assumptions get the better of us. The king of Israel receives a letter from the king of Aram, who has recently beaten him in battle. The letter explains that Naaman is there to seek healing, but the king of Israel panics and tears his clothes in distress, convinced...
Gracious God, keep us from jumping to reactions that may not be grounded in reality. Help us to turn to you and to one another when we feel inadequate in the moment. Amen.
I may have many gifts and strengths, but navigation is not one of them. I don’t know how I survived before the dawn of Google Maps. Daily, I follow the guidance offered by that little app because without it I would be hopelessly lost. The lectionary readings for this week are a reminder that we were created to follow, daily, in the way of God. Naaman sought healing but could only receive it when he was obedient to God’s way of restoration. The psalmist sought help and healing after suffering and struggle but had to wait on God’s way to reverse the situation. In Galatians we learn about the cause and effect of following God’s way as those who sow to the Spirit reap a different result than those who sow to self. In Luke, Jesus sends the disciples out in pairs to go God’s way, the way of peace for provision and healing. May we take time this week to evaluate our journey of faith and see if we are living life our way or God’s way.
• Read 2 Kings 5:1-14. When has healing come to you in unexpected ways?
• Read Psalm 30. Think of a time when God turned your mourning into dancing, and give thanks.
• Read Galatians 6:1-16. When you grow weary of doing good, what helps you take the next right step?
• Read Luke 10:1-11, 16-20. “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few.” Who could you invite to go with you as you share the good news of God’s peace and love with others?
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