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What Does God Sound Like?
An Excerpt from Speak, My Soul If we are to hear our own soul speak, we Read More
Whitney R. Simpson | Read Acts of the Apostles 10:34-43
Leading others to listen with their bodies by using the tools
of spiritual direction and yoga has given me the opportunity
to work with individuals of various religious backgrounds, ages,
shapes, and sizes. Each of our stories and our bodies offers varying
degrees of flexibility. One factor that causes persons...
Lord of all, thank you for the baptism and resurrection of Jesus, which allows me to live a life focusing on your promises rather than on my own abilities. Amen.
Many will read the Isaiah text and identify the servant with Jesus, the one God enables to do the work of justice and transformation. The psalm announces the glory of God, a king powerful over the turbulence of nature and whose voice is a transcendent revelation. Matthew’s story of Jesus’ baptism joins the themes of servant and king. The baptism inaugurates Jesus’ ministry in which he proclaims God’s righteousness. Peter’s speech in Acts reminds us that Jesus’ baptism carries with it the promise of baptism in the Spirit.
• Read Isaiah 42:1-9. In this new year, what promises of God do you want to breathe in?
• Read Psalm 29. When the storms of life rage, how do you listen for God’s promptings?
• Read Acts 10:34-43. To whom do you need to proclaim the promises of Jesus Christ?
• Read Matthew 3:13-17. How does your understanding of your own baptism encourage you to live as an obedient child of God?
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