God is not an undefined sort of energy or function in place somewhere waiting for us to show up with the right technique or the correct password to swing him into action. He is already active, enormously and incessantly active, creating and saving, healing and blessing, forgiving and judging. He was active in this way as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit long before we showed up on the scene, and he has clearly made it known that he wants us in on what he is doing. He invites our participation.
---Eugene H. Peterson, Christ Plays in Ten Thousand PlacesGod is working all the time...
As Believers we are called to participate with Him... be involved in what He's doing... at home... work... school... church... community... wherever...
Then Jesus told his disciples, "If anyone would come after me,
let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. ..."
Matthew 16:24 ESV
"... Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me,
for I am gentle and lowly in heart,
and you will find rest for your souls. ..."
Matthew 11:29 ESV
The read made me wonder... ask... Am I participating in Your work...?
And today... from two different sources... I believe I received a... Yes...
but I wish I could see Him at work more clearly...
know my role more confidently...
Sometimes this faith thing... it's a bit of a mystery...
What about you...? do you see Him at work where you are...?
Do you look for signs of what He's doing...?
Are you participating in His work...? or doing your own...?
What does it look like to participate with Him...?
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