Read Slow Pt. 5 - Contemplate

Contemplation is the form of prayer that moves us to think about how we can apply, obey, and walk in what we’ve read. This requires a little lingering after praying, resisting the urge to rush off, and pausing very simply to enjoy God’s loving presence. Matthew 21:28–31 ESV 28 “What do you think? A man had two sons. And he went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work in the vineyard today.’ 29 And he answered, ‘I will not,’ but afterward he changed his mind and went. 30 And he went to the other son and said the same. And he answered, ‘I go, sir,’ but did not go. 31 Which of the two did the will of his father?” They said, “The first.” Jesus said to them, “Truly, I say to you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes go into the kingdom of God before you. Use contemplation to find your application. How can we activate in-service? Ask yourself this question: How will I be different after this message? How will I be different after this series? How can we activate it this week? Ask yourself after reading the Bible: How will I be different after what I read?