My spirit abides among you; do not fear. 6 For thus says the Lord of hosts: Once again, in a little while, I will shake the heavens and the earth and the sea and the dry land; 7 and I will shake all the nations, so that the treasure of all nations shall come, and I will fill this house with splendor, says the Lord of hosts. 8 The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, says the Lord of hosts. 9 The latter splendor of this house shall be greater than the former, says the Lord of hosts; and in this place I will give prosperity, says the Lord of hosts.
Haggai 2: 5b-9
Wayfinding refers to a class of ancient arts that allowed our ancestors to navigate seemingly impossible expanses. Today, when we find ourselves disoriented or unsure where God is leading next, we too can pause, assess and read the signs to find our own way forward. Sometimes the biggest obstacle we face is ourselves. As individual and communities, we go the way of our expectations. God has promised great things; are we prepared to embrace them? [hear sermon audio]
This week, take some time to go deeper. Use these scriptures and questions to reflect on where God is leading you.
Texts to read:
Questions to ponder:
- What do you expect of God?
- What do you think God expects of you?
- How are you investing in God’s kingdom right now?
Do and share:
- Track how you spend your time for a week. What do you do that provides for basic necessities? What is about leaving a legacy? What of your time reflects your faith?
- What do you hope for our church over the next 5 years? Share on our Facebook or tweet @dpumc with #Wayfinding
Bonus: Check out this graphical overview of the book of Haggai
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