Day #18

And the big question this week : What is the land that God has given us?

"And He came and preached peace to you who were afar off and to those who were near." Eph 2:17

God sent Jesus His very own Son for our salvation with a mission, with a promise for the Land. And so have we. Jesus was very clear on his mission - He preached near and far, to whomever would gather around Him to listen, and the multitude followed him wherever He went. But how about us? Are we assured and clear about our duty in the land we have been planted in? If not, what then should we do about it?

Before we can start sowing seeds on the land, first we have to identify it. It might be our homes, our schools, university, our workplace, even places of leisure. These are all potential candidates of the physical form of the word 'Land'.

The definition of Land, however, I'm sure, is not merely limited to places, but also people - groups of people - family members, colleagues, fellow students, friends and relatives, perhaps strangers on the street! Each of us will have different callings based on our faith to sow different seeds, but all for the glory of God.

Are we listening out for God's voice today?

And are we keeping an eye out for indicators about the Land we have been planted in? Are we alert enough to sense the prompts of the Spirit?

Prayer : Dear Lord, we ask you this day that You instill in us a spirit of patience to wait upon You and seek Your face, even as we discover our purpose for planting in the Land we are in. May we be Your empty vessels for You to use. Work in us and work through us, sweet Holy Spirit. In Jesus' name we ask and pray, Amen.