Our Shared Faith Journey

Scripture – Acts 3:22-26: ²²For Moses said, ‘The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own people; you must listen to everything he tells you. ²³Anyone who does not listen to him will be completely cut off from among his people.^{’ 24}“Indeed, all the prophets from Samuel on, as many as have spoken, have foretold these days. ²⁵And you are heirs of the prophets and of the covenant God made with your fathers. He said to Abraham, ‘Through your offspring all peoples on earth will be blessed.’ ²⁶When God raised up his servant, he sent him first to you to bless you by turning each of you from your wicked ways.”

Reflection: – The Christian experience is often referred to as a journey. It’s an apt description. As I look back on my life, it has been a most intriguing journey – one that began well before I accepted Christ personally and consciously.

It began with my parents. Their quiet witness and faithful lifestyle was something I didn’t appreciate for many years. My church and Sunday school teachers, my Youth Group, my Christian camping experiences – all of these were part of God’s shaping influence in my life. When I finally opened myself intentionally to embrace Christ and His promise of eternal life, all kinds of people were behind me in that decision. All were part of my personal journey.

In this passage, Peter mentions Abraham, Moses and Samuel – people who share in our collective faith journey. We add, of course, Peter, John, Paul and scores of others. Then we each add our own personal people who make our collective journey our own.

Who are some to the people on your list? Whose list might you be on?