Read: Ephesians 5:15-21
Interruptions are nothing new. Rarely does a day go by as planned.
Life is filled with inconveniences. Our plans are constantly thwarted by forces beyond our control. The list is long and ever-changing: Sickness. Conflict. Traffic jams. Forgetfulness. Appliance malfunctions. Rudeness. Laziness. Impatience. Incompetence.
What we cannot see, however, is the other side of inconvenience. We think it has no purpose other than to discourage us, make life more difficult, and thwart our plans. However, inconvenience could be Gods way of protecting us from some unseen danger, or it could be an opportunity to demonstrate Gods grace and forgiveness. It might be the start of something even better than we had planned. Or it could be a test to see how we respond to adversity. Whatever it is, even though we may not know Gods reason, we can be assured of His motiveto make us more like Jesus and to further His kingdom on earth.
To say that Gods followers throughout history have been inconvenienced would be an understatement. But God had a purpose. Knowing this, we can thank Him, being confident that He is giving us an opportunity to redeem the time (Eph. 5:16,20).
Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.