Traditional traditions

Reading: Isaiah 62-64 and Acts10

Scripture: Acts 10:14, But Peter said, “By no means, Lord; for I have never eaten anything that is common or unclean.”

Thoughts: Peter was just shown a sheet full of what tradition and Mosaic law said was unclean and should not be eaten and was told to eat. We have all grown up in some sort of tradition and rules, some very lax and others strict. When we stand back and look at the rules and traditions we grew up with do we tell God, “I cannot” when he is saying to go. I grew up in a tradition that said that the spiritual gifts were for during biblical times and are dead, but today I walk in those gifts and am a part of a church that teaches proper uses and practices of those gifts. I am not going to say one group is right or wrong we each have to listen to what God is saying to us through His Word(The Bible) and make our choice on what He is calling us to. Speak life and unity not division and death.

Prayer: Lord God your kingdom come, your will be done, draw your children into unity, that in one voice we can call this broken world to you. I thank you that you sent your Son that I may have an abundant life. I thank you that you are providing for us. Help me to steward what you have for me well so that I can use it to grow your kingdom.