Now Is the Day of Salvation

We Worship God
A Guide for Worship Leaders:
Remembering Jesus Christ

2 Corinthians 6:1-10 (The Message)Staying at Our Post
 ^1-10Companions as we are in this work with you, we beg you, please don't squander one bit of this marvelous life God has given us. God reminds us,
   I heard your call in the nick of time;
   The day you needed me, I was there to help.
Well, now is the right time to listen, the day to be helped. Don't put it off; don't frustrate God's work by showing up late, throwing a question mark over everything we're doing. Our work as God's servants gets validated—or not—in the details. People are watching us as we stay at our post, alertly, unswervingly . . . in hard times, tough times, bad times; when we're beaten up, jailed, and mobbed; working hard, working late, working without eating; with pure heart, clear head, steady hand; in gentleness, holiness, and honest love; when we're telling the truth, and when God's showing his power; when we're doing our best setting things right; when we're praised, and when we're blamed; slandered, and honored; true to our word, though distrusted; ignored by the world, but recognized by God; terrifically alive, though rumored to be dead; beaten within an inch of our lives, but refusing to die; immersed in tears, yet always filled with deep joy; living on handouts, yet enriching many; having nothing, having it all.

For Reflection
Paul calls for us to give in to the Living God -- to show up!
How many times have you approached the revelation of your transformed self apologetically?  This is not so much a condemnation of your Christian practice but an acknowledgment that even in our easy society which is relatively free from persecution, life confronts us, sometimes harshly.  Life in Christ is not easy. But Christ is with you to help you ease the pain and to urge you gently into righteousness.
Sit quietly for awhile.  Listen for Christ talk.

Pray
for the courage to show up.  Pray that you hear Christ's voice of comfort, praise and guidance.  Pray for the transforming power of God to pass the Grace into you and through you.  Pray for quiet patience to hear His answer.