[This reflection was published in the weekly news bulletin of Horley Baptist Church, 12/Jul/2020]
Walking in the unforced rhythms of grace (Matthew 11 in The Message)
The good thing I’ve learnt during lock down is you can’t rush it!I thought my daughter was joking when she said to me, at the beginning of this Corona virus,“Mum, you have to stay in your house and garden, you can’t drive and you’re only allowed to go out once a day for a walk for just one hour”
What me – who needs to be out socialising, going out for coffee and lunches, going to toddler group, hugging all and sundry, laying hands on the sick, blessing those who need loving and a hundred other things that need doing, YOU ARE JOKING!!
I love to buck the season. In April I was looking for bedding plants when they hadn’t arrived yet, wondering why the roses hadn’t come out and where were the baby birds? It seemed like Jesus was saying in quietness and confidence will be your strength.
During this time of enforced separation from church and fellowship I’ve learnt to come apart with Jesus and sit in His presence and listen to His voice.I love the words to this old song:
I come to the garden alone while the dew is still on the roses
And the voice I hear falling on my ear the son of God discloses,
And He walks with me and he talks with me and He tells me I am His own
And the joy we share as we tarry there None other has ever known
As the days go on I realise God has a plan and a purpose to bless His people. He wants us to hear His voice and be obedient to His nudges. To learn to prophesy and declare His word.
Happy social distancing to all my lovely Christian brothers and sisters, may we reach out for words and visions that will bless and encourage each other, growing closer to Him who doesn’t require any distancing at all.
Every blessing, Chris
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