Day 25, The Open Door – Pastor Dave
“The human mind plans the way, but the Lord directs the steps” (Proverbs 16:9, NRSV.)
I practice an “open door” ministry when I am in the office. It doesn’t matter what I am doing, I always have time for members and guests. Normally, I hear the same thing when there’s a knock on my door. Well-meaning folks tell me, “I am so sorry to interrupt you, but do you have a minute to talk?”
I remind people that the interruption is the ministry. Jesus traveled with his disciples across Judea and Samaria during his public ministry. Many of the miracles occurred while Jesus was moving between point A and point B. We hear one of the best examples of this at the end of Luke 8 as Jesus is moving to heal Jairus’ daughter. While he is on the road, a suffering woman reaches out and touches the fringe of his cloak. She had endured hemorrhaging for a dozen years, and no doctor could heal her. The desperate woman was out of money, but she still had the faith to reach out. Among the crowds brushing up against him, Jesus felt the touch and knew his power had gone out to someone else. Eventually, they met, and she explained her situation to which, Jesus replied, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace” (Luke 8:48, NRSV.)
We often get discouraged when things do not go according to our plan. On the other hand, Jesus welcomed these interruptions, because he knew God was at work in these “divine disruptions.” Do you see interruptions as a gift or an annoyance? Where is God trying to interrupt your plans today?
“Ever-Present God, we give you thanks for the road laid before us today. Help us to follow you on the path of healing, wholeness, and holiness. Open our eyes to the “divine disruptions” as this day unfolds. Amen.”
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