Friday 28 Mar 2014

Friday Reading: Psalm 133:1-3

Key Verse: Psalm 133:1
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!

Devotion:
Have you ever tried to work out why there are groups of people that will not get on with each other in a village, suburb or even a block of flats? We are essentially tribal in nature and group together with likeminded people and as we do so we split apart from others who do not live and act the same as us. This can get to the extreme where groups hate each other and war breaks out when taken to a larger scale. One of the biggest influences in splitting people apart is religion!

It makes absolute sense that if we all looked for the truth in life and aimed to work toward that same truth that we would eventually get on with all people, but we don’t. Some people are quite happy with listening to what others say, believing what they say, watching what they do and then acting how they want; that is our free choice in life that God has given us. Besides, it’s too much like hard work to go out and actually think for yourself!

When I sit down and work out what God wants me to say for the day I do not just copy what someone else has said otherwise that would be plagiarism! I do read up what other people have said about verses because that gives me a better understanding myself, but what comes out is what God puts into my heart (which is why it is a bit strange at times). Seeking the truth should be something that each of us do every day so that we can understand God that little bit more. Seeking to understand other people a little bit more is going to be very helpful too.

Sometimes we do just ‘click’ with other people, but getting to understand them will bring you even closer. Getting to understand your enemies will allow you to see why they are the way they are; having that insight may allow you to love them for who they are. Sharing ideas and working toward finding out the truth will bring you closer to them so long as you don’t just follow what someone else is saying. Each of us is on our own personal journey with Christ and that is where we need to grow most of all. Get to know Christ today so you can understand Him a little more.

Points to Ponder:
Do you think some people are weird?

Are you seeking the truth?