Wednesday, November 7, 2012

"I will be their God, and they will be my people. No longer will a man teach his neighbor, or a man his brother, saying, 'Know the Lord,' because they will all know me..." -- Hebrews 8:11

It is a special experience to work with a team of trained and competent professionals where everybody knows their job and they execute at a tremendously high level of excellence.  They are able to do that because they no longer need to be taught.  They have learned, and they work together applying their knowledge to action with ease.  What will it be when that day comes when we, the body of Christ, can function like that?  When will we be One and no longer quarrel over petty matters of interpretation and doctrine, but instead pour energy into doing the right thing because it is our instinct to do that together?  How long until that day comes?  When will we need to teach no more?  The yoke of Jesus is easy.  Take it on and learn from him.  It doesn't take long to understand.

Readings:  Ezekiel 16:43-17:24; Hebrews 8:1-13; Psalm 106:13-31; Proverbs 27:7-9