Today was an epiphany for me, and I just have to share it with you. Have you ever had an experience where you were absolutely certain God had a message for you? Today was one of those days for me. One of those times when it seems like several “coincidences” take place. I don’t know about you, but I look at “coincidences” as God sightings.
So here is my story. David and I had just said goodbye to my father who is newly transitioning into assisted living. I was feeling a little blue as we drove away. It wasn’t long before David plugged in a recording of a mindset call from one of my favorite coaches. Steve quoted lyrics from one of a song from Matthew West. It tied in so beautifully with the context of his call. I was beginning to feel so much better. Then, about an hour later, as we were getting closer to the St. Paul metro, I tuned in one of my favorite Christian radio stations. Guess what song was playing? It was a goosebump moment. Today’s reading feeds into that notion as well.
Here’s the Matthew West song, Do Something so you can listen in.
So how does this fit today’s reading? Simple. We need to live a life worthy of our calling. God made us with a purpose. It’s time for us to do something. It’s too easy to sit back and judge the world, complain and wonder where God is. It’s up to us to stand up and be the fire the world needs to catch a glimpse of God at work.
We need to stay united and fight the fight. This world is getting darker and darker. It’s up to us to do something to bring out the light. We need to work with each other, binding ourselves together with peace. If it’s not now, then when, as the song goes. What are we waiting for?
What we need to remember, above all, is that there “is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all, in all, and living through all.” That is the truth we must live. That is the truth we must share. We can’t stand still. There are people who are in pain and need to hear this truth. If not us, then who?
Let’s pray. Father God, I thank you for the reminder that you have a job for me. You created me for something great. I can’t just sit back and wallow in my sadness or disillusionment. You have a greater plan for me. I need to stand up and do something. Now I ask you to show me what that is. I am ready. Let’s do this together! In Jesus’ name. Amen.
