Wait in the city!

Now what, Easter is over is it time for us to relax?

To follow Jesus is always a tension between action and meditation. He invites us to act but also he invites us to be with him in the garden praying before significant moments. Watching with him. Listening even to his breathing or even to his crying for humanity. This morning I find myself thinking what use is a watchman if he doesn't watch? If he doesn't stand with Jesus before his betrayal or at other times. What use is a watchman who doesn't cry with Jesus at injustice , or rejoice with him for every blossom on the juniper tree.

After Easter what? Like the disciples we should wait in the city. Yes even in fear maybe. Jesus words were "And now I will send the Holy Spirit, just as my Father promised. But stay here in the city until the Holy Spirit comes and fills you with power from heaven." Luke 24;49 NLT

Be like Habbakuk and dare to dream, dare to believe. Dare to hope. Dare to wait for the quickening of the Holy Spirit in your life. His prayer was:
"Lord , I have heard of your fame; I stand in awe of your deeds, Lord . Repeat them in our day, in our time make them known; in wrath remember mercy." Habakkuk 3:2 NIV

As you wait in the city dare to pray for a new pentecost in your life. Ask for a new in dwelling of the Holy Spirit. A new strengthening, A fresh compassion for others, a heart for love. Come Holy Spirit dwell in us afresh. So that we may build your kingdom here on earth. So that the line between heaven and earth may become blurred. Blossom out into our lives again. Fill us again with the joy of your Spirit for your glory. Bring your love. Bring your healing in your wake. In this city Lord. In your people. We pray for an overflowing of your Holy Spirit. In Jesus name! For now Lord. For this time! Amen