Unexpected Places and Unlikely People

 

...even among the rebellious,

that the LORD God

            may dwell there.

              Psalm 68. 18

(Even here,

even in this tough situation,

even among the resistant,

our calling is to bring

   the love, grace

         and name of Jesus there,

to be faithful in this desert

    and unexpected places,

and a witness to others,

whether they seem to ignore

          us or not.

Others are watching and listening

  whether or not we are aware.

Someone's life is on the line.

Someone is about to be changed.)

O LORD,

Help us to be the faithful ones,

    even among the rebellious,

even where there is pushback.

Empower us to love them

                     anyway.

You have strategically placed us

       for Your glory

and for the welfare of many.

Whether we see fruit

   or just a continuing desert,

You are at work,

       changing the landscape

  and drawing others to You.

Grant to us

   the courage to love them

   right to You.