Today's readings are Psalm 84.5-8, Joshua 8.1-28, and Acts 11.1-18.
The Psalmist reminds us today that our strength is in the Lord. He is the one who works all things in and through us according to his good pleasure to accomplish his purpose. What then of the intricate plans we make? See how Joshua has leadership of his army and does command them to follow his plans. If God did not tell him very specifically what to do he would carry on with the plan that seemed right to him. Likewise Peter. We see his journey in Acts 11.2 takes him to Jerusalem as a result of what he has heard, not as a result of some specific divine leading. He needs a divine vision to prepare him to take the Gospel to the Gentiles in Cornelius' household. But he doesn't need a special vision to tell him there is controversy brewing and he needs to go to Jerusalem and talk with the other Christian leaders. God directs us through specific statements, particularly those of Scripture, and through our circumstances, which will show us how to carry on in most situations we face. Yet the leadership is still divine if we are Christ's people, believing on him and trusting him as the redeemer of the world who is always with us.
May the Lord guide our paths today.
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