A Royal Priesthood

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1 Peter 2:15 For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people. 

Doing the seemingly foolish thing often reveals the wisdom and goodness of God and living God’s goodness can confound the world’s foolishness.

It was a stormy night in Birmingham, and Hudson Taylor was to speak at a meeting at the Severn Street schoolroom. His hostess assured him that nobody would attend on such a stormy night, but Taylor insisted on going. “I must go even if there is no one but the doorkeeper.” Less than a dozen people showed up, but the meeting was marked with unusual spiritual power. Half of those present either became missionaries or gave their children as missionaries; and the rest were faithful supporters of the China Inland Mission for years to come.

To walk the obedient life we must realise the context in which we live. All of God's people are ordinary people who have been made extraordinary by the purpose God has given them. God's commands are designed to guide us to life's very best. We will not obey Him, if you do not believe Him and trust Him. We cannot believe Him if you do not love Him. We cannot love Him unless you know Him.

Lord, help us to trust that you are at work in the seen and the unseen. Guide us in each moment of our day, in big and small ways. May we know your love at work in us and, with the Holy Spirit working through us, help us to show others your love through our words and actions. Amen.