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Facebook | October 6th Devotional by Wade Miller
Excerpts from Isaiah 44:1-8 - "Do not fear...for I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour my spirit upon your descendants, and my blessing on your offspring." "This one will say, 'I am the Lord's,' another will be called by the name of Jacob, yet another will write on the hand, 'The Lord's,' and adopt the name of Israel."
I think this last verse (v.5) is very befitting of our prayers and our coming together for this year's General Assembly. We may find different ways that we claim the spiritual heritage of our calling. We may grasp onto a variety of ministries that we value and hold of highest importance. We may even recognize that we have much in common with those who claim a different name than ourselves. It is a grand reminder that many have answered the call of God's claim on each of us.
In my meeting and working with people, both acquaintances and strangers, I have often asked myself to seek Christ in my brother or sister. This is certainly not a new approach for Christians. However, I wonder if, when I know a person is a sister or brother in Christ, I should be asking a different question? Perhaps we would all be stronger in our faith, if each of us asked one another "How will we claim the name of the Lord our God?" "What are we doing this day that put's God's imprint on our hearts, souls and lives for all the world to learn from and find hope in?" Those are questions that perhaps I have avoided too frequently, questions that I should seek out from mentors and colleagues...Questions that should shape every gathering of the body of Christ.
Seeking to Claim and Share God's Greatest Gifts,
Wade Miller
