Pastor Bob DuPar
June 15, 2008

Journal Entry



Scripture

1 Kings 14:1-15:24; Acts 10:1-23a; Psalm 133:1-3; Proverbs 17:7-8.

Observation

I love it that God gave the prophet Ahijah foreknowledge that Jeroboam’s wife would visit in disguise. Ahijah is old and blind and Jeroboam thinks he is going to trick him and pull a fast one on him. But, God arms Ahijah with advance knowledge and he confronts J’s wife from the moment they meet with the words, “Why the pretense?”

Peter’s vision in Acts 10 is neat. I wish that there were more experiences like this today where people heard God’s clear direction and guidance.

Psalm 133: 1 is a favorite verse of mine:

“How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity.”

Unity is becoming increasingly rare, but it is still so desperately needed within the Church and our world today. Unity begins with leaders.

Application

My challenge is to strive for unity with other leaders, not by ignoring our distinctions, but by seeking common ground and by modeling Christian love in the process.

Prayer

“God, help me to love like You love.”