How do you handle unavoidable things that come into your life?
In the time of the pandemic we've each been faced with things that are new to us, and yet, these things are unavoidable. We don't like new things sometimes because it requires us to adapt, to make a change.
Take the example of the isolation which has accompanied the pandemic for many people. This time of less activity can be used to revisit some thoughts of meditation on the Lord, from which have emerged these thoughts.
Here are seven things that we do unto the Lord.
1. "The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be." Genesis 49:10
Does this apply even when we can't gather together in person?
2. "For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again." 1 Corinthians 5:14-15
What does it mean to "live unto Him" while in quarantine or self isolation?
3. "Then when Mary was come where Jesus was, and saw him, she fell down at his feet, saying unto him, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died." John 11:32
Mary spoke to the Lord in her time of grief, and we should remember that whatever the situation we find ourselves in, He cares and He is with us, so we know that we can pray unto Him.
4. "And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:" Matthew 5:1
The disciples came unto the Lord for teaching, and so must we, if we want to be faithful followers of the Lord Jesus.
5. "For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day." 2 Timothy 1:12
Our commitment can be reviewed in a quiet time of reflection now in a unique way, because of the adjusted pace of life and normal activity that's come through the pandemic.
6. "Then when Mary was come where Jesus was, and saw him, she fell down at his feet, saying unto him, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died." John 11:32
Mary came to the Lord for consolation, and so should we if we want the Lord's comfort for our souls.
7. "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28
The Lord's invitation is that we come and lay down all of our burdens, let Him take them upon Himself, because He loves us and cares for us. We can find the rest of soul that we need without knowing what's going to happen tomorrow, or next week. We come to Him who knows us better than we know ourselves, for rest and wellbeing.
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The Listening & Learning podcast complements Listening & Learning, which is the collection of daily devotionals, written by Gaius Goff. To read more about this project visit https://www.GaiusGoff.com/
