Several years ago I took a hiking and rafting trip through the Grand Canyon. It was a great experience, though one that included several physical challenges and even an occasional element of fear (native Floridians aren't nearly as adept at rock climbing as they might think). Perhaps the greatest challenge, however, was a matter of faith. Can I really trust that the contents of this small backpack are enough? Is this really all I need for this incredible journey? Will I every make it out of the canyon?
Perhaps you have found yourself in a similar valley, with doubts about your own provisions.
In Genesis 46, the Lord said to Jacob, "do not be afraid to go down to Egypt...for I myself will go down with you...and I will also bring you up again" (3-4).
In Mark 3, Jesus calls the disciples together for the expressed purpose of sending them out. But before they can "proclaim the message" or "have authority to cast out" the forces of evil, they had to first "be with him." Such is the only hope for a disciple of Christ.
Thus, this testimony is true: the Lord cares for the godly...they shall not be ashamed in bad times, and in the days of famine they shall have enough (Psalm 37:19).
With thanks for daily bread,
Darren
Welcome to the conversation! For as long as our own discipline will allow, I hope to use this resource as a forum for prayer and reflection for the community of Perdido Bay United Methodist Church. We'll be working through Common Prayer: A Liturgy for Ordinary Radicals as our daily devotional guide. Since we're beginning the journey on Ash Wednesday, the hope is that this will be an additional venue for us to pray together throughout this holy season.
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