Charged with rioting

Reading: Jeremiah 3-4 and Acts 19

Scripture: Acts 19:32&40, Now some cried out one thing, some another, for the assembly was in confusion, and most of them did not know why they had come together. 40 For we really are in danger of being charged with rioting today, since there is no cause that we can give to justify this commotion.

Thoughts: It has been interesting to see how over the last several years with the increase of protest and demonstrations around the country, that when the media is there covering it, that half the time if not more when they ask the participants what they are protesting, they will get several answers. What was going on back in Acts 19 was just the same way there was one person who was pouring so much unrest into the situation that it became a mob. As followers of Christ, we are not to create a mob of disorganized people shouting against the different things that we are against, We are called to share God’s Love and the Gospel that we have a way to get into right standing with God thought the reconciliation offered though His Son. Are we going to be a part of a mob screaming and yelling and not getting anything done other that possibly having collateral damage and pushing people further from a Father calling to them? 

Prayer: Lord God, you are the one in control, you lead us and guide us in all we do. You have offered us a way back into relationship with you. I thank you that you are molding and refining me that I may be a better reflection of you. Help me to get out of the crowd and stand for you in the ways you have called me to stand. You have a purpose of each of us and I ask that you help me to see that and walk in it.