Living in the Spirit
June 12, 2014

 Finally, brothers and sisters, farewell. Put things in order, listen to my appeal, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you. Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the saints greet you.  

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.–2 Corinthians 13:11-13

One of my favorite songs is Glen Bruleigh’s Order My Steps* for it speaks to my personal need to be in synch with God’s call: I want to walk worthy, my calling to fulfill. Please take the time to access the website indicated below and read the entire poem.

Earlier this week, we read in Genesis 1 where God made order out of chaos in creating the world through God’s wind or spirit or breath. Yesterday, in wonder, we considered what that really meant through a reading of Psalm 8. Today, Paul instructs the church at Corinth, and us too, to put things in order. Clearly a reading of the previous chapters in Corinthians would help us understand what led up to this admonishment—would provide insight into how far out of order things were.

People can sometimes get so caught up in order that it becomes the end rather than the means. Order for orders sake is not productive, but when we have a purpose, have something to accomplish then order streamlines the process and lets creativity flow.

Prayer:  Order my steps in Your word dear Lord,
               lead me, guide me everyday,
              send Your anointing, Father I pray;
              order my steps in Your word,
              please, order my steps in Your word. Amen –Glen Bruleigh

*http://www.ap0s7le.com/list/song/550/Glen_Bruleigh/Order_My_Steps/

All scriptures are quoted from the New Revised Standard Version Bible: Anglicized Edition, copyright 1989, 1995, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of American. Used by permission. All rights reserved.