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had that puzzled-parent look as my youngest two stood in front of me with some
vague complaint that they couldn't find anything to do. The scenario had been
played out on numerous occasions in the past with the older five. Completely surrounded
with an innumerable toys, they had asked for guidance for something to do! I suggested
our work list. That wasn't what they had in mind.
Children and adults do get bored. It must be built into people to
get tired of the same old things and want some extra stimulation in life. But
a Christian is never without a purpose or something to do if he/she is following
the Great Commission.
An attending angel told the watching followers of Christ's ascension
that they shouldn't just stand around looking up. Jesus would come again in the
Father's timing. They had been promised the Holy Spirit to soon empower them to
be Christ's witnesses in Jerusalem (locally) and around the world (Acts 1:8).
Yet, they appeared to stand around as though there was nothing to do but wait
until Jesus would return. Waiting quietly in some out of the way place would be
easier and less dangerous than what they were about to do.
What are you doing with your time? What is your "Jerusalem"? The
Lord intended you to make use of the time until Jesus would return by being His
witness where God has planted you.
All Scripture references are from the New American Standard Version unless otherwise noted.
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