GOD PAUSE- Jan. 26 Deuteronomy 18:15-20 A transition can be tough! It might be a new boss, a new pastor at the church or an unexpected shift in our community priorities that suggest a new direction. Where do we go from here? Whats Gods particular will for us now? Who will lead us? Our reading today is about Moses, who assured Israel that, after he left, God would raise up a new prophet to guide them in the future. It was a comforting promise, but not a simple one. The problem is not one of finding a prophet, but its finding one who truly speaks for God. This is serious business, for God will hold both the hearer and the prophet accountable. How do we sort out who is the real deal? Heres one hint: we can know the prophets by their fruits. We know that Gods voice will be calling us to justice, compassion and a particular mission. We know that it will mean self-sacrifice, not self-advancement. And here is the Holy Spirits promise: God will not leave us alone and lost in confusion; God will raise up a prophet when we need one. Lead me, guide me, along the way. For if you lead me, I cannot stray. Lord let me walk each day with thee. Lead me, O Lord, lead me! Amen. (ELW 768) Wendell Debner Director Emeritus, Doctor of Ministry Program, Luther Seminary
Posted on: Mon, 26 Jan 2015 14:34:05 +0000
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