Devotions
The United States has been captivated over the last three months by the Buddhist monks and their walk for peace. These monks have appealed to thousands, including Christians. Many have knelt in reverence to them and offered flowers, others have wept with gratitude, thousands have traveled countless miles at great expense just so that they could be part of this unique experience and the over-arching question is why?
These days, it seems that the focus of our Christian faith is mainly on “getting” more and more. Perhaps we have seen those musical TikTok videos that flaunt all the material blessings that we have received as though to suggest it is the only measure for the evidence of God’s favor and working Presence in our lives. If this were true, what would happen if all these material possessions were to disappear?
What kind of influence do you have on those around you? Many years ago, I worked at a business that actively promoted the mantra, “Talk to, not about.” The employees knew that the success or failure of the business depended on everyone’s attitude, and the resulting culture we created in the workplace. The same can be said for life in general, and the Bible has a lot to say about attitude (Phil. 2:14-15; 1 Cor. 10:10; 1 Pet. 4:9).
