On a recent trip to the ancient city of Ephesus, it was inspiring to walk the streets St. Paul once walked and preached on, to see Christian symbols etched out on blocks that used to be door steps, and to explore monasteries of early Christians; tiny rooms carved into volcanic ash complete with frescos detailing the story of Jesus. It was beautiful to see the lengths people went to obeying Jesus’ final command; Love one another as I have loved you (John 19:34). I was standing in these places, embraced by the love and knowledge of God, because those before us loved Jesus. Filled with the Spirit of God, they witnessed to the world, of our Living God. The world may be chaotically fast paced that we do not stop to witness the presence of God in nature or in his providence, but God still is, as he was, and will always be. Through our struggles, by the grace of his Spirit we are equipped with wisdom, understanding, and knowledge so we too may stand up and witness to our living God.

PRAYER: Abba Father, be magnified in me, so the world may know you. Amen.