“Stay woke” is a phrase I wasn’t familiar with until recently. Now it seems I see it everywhere I turn. It’s a phrase used by much of the African American community. And it’s a spiritual practice I’m passionate about – that is, “Pay attention to the world around you!”
I think that “staying woke” often comes when God’s Word collides with our everyday lives. We see the Gospel being lived out and are inspired, or we are prompted by the Holy Spirit to do something unnatural to us, but common to Jesus.
This morning I thought of it as I was reading James 3:17 which is describing a Holy life.
It is gentle and reasonable, overflowing with mercy and blessings...treating each other with dignity and honor.
This was timely as God’s Word often is, since you know…He’s God and all.
Anyway, it brought to mind two recent “snapshots”. In each instance I observe friends who “stay woke” and treat those who are often “invisible” with the dignity and honor of men and women made in God’s image. Continue reading
