July 6 | Pay Attention to What God Is Doing

Today’s reading from Job 32–33 and Acts 14 invites us to slow down and pay attention to the ways God speaks and works, even through people and moments we might otherwise overlook. Both passages remind us that spiritual formation often begins with careful observation before it leads to deeper understanding.In Job 32–33, Elihu enters the conversation after patiently listening to everyone else speak. Whether his conclusions are ultimately right or wrong, his willingness to listen before speaking highlights the importance of attentiveness and reminds us that wisdom often grows through careful observation rather than quick reactions.In Acts 14, Paul notices something others do not. He observes that a man listening to the message has faith for healing, and God works powerfully in that moment. When the crowd tries to give Paul and Barnabas the credit, they immediately redirect the glory to the living God, reminding everyone that He alone is the source of healing and life.Together, these passages invite us to reflect on whether we are moving through life with awareness or distraction. As we learn to notice God's work in His Word, in the lives of others, and in the ordinary moments of each day, He forms in us hearts that are attentive, humble, and ready to recognize His presence.