As I read the verses for today and the devotional entry, I was getting pretty fired up about the importance of clean drinking water. There are places around the world, and even in the U.S., in which it is arduous to obtain safe drinking water. I feel outraged when I hear about policies that prohibit offering someone a drink of water while they are waiting in line to vote. My righteous indignation was in full bloom!
And then I read the last part of today’s entry about the Israelistes missing out on God’s invitation to be filled with life and gratitude. Oops. I was so busy getting fired up that I missed the invitation, too! Enders then asks us how we respond to invitations to REST and be filled on our spiritual journey. I think I need a change of focus–more on gratitude.
Where is your focus today?
Sharing and Joy go together I think. There is the joy of the wedding celebration, as we saw in the sermon this morning. But there is also the quiet joy of rest, which we may or may not share with others. Afternoons like this I am content to rest here at home in the woods, which is quiet and peaceful if a little cold today. And I'm sharing it by the fireplace with a sleeping dog. I have things to do and deadlines to meet but I am content to recharge my batteries by sitting quietly, though I must admit I did log on to my computer, see Ellen's message, and decide to respond. But I didn't have to do that. I wanted to.
I think for me it is difficult to stop and rest. My focus is to do just that in order to hear God's voice.