I can feel the physical tension, the emotional stress, the spiritual doubt, the circling of the enemy. But, I am awake and fully aware that I am not alone and I do not have to carry such burden alone or at all.
So, I call out for help and it comes. It always comes and I stand by the promises of the Lord because he firmly stands on his Word!
God was succinct with his instructions when he gave them to the people of Israel through his prophets. He was very specific and quite clear on what he expected from them.
As I now read the history of Israel’s venture to the promised land I can see and even understand their weariness and their complaints and their doubts. But, I still find it difficult to accept their irresponsibility to themselves and to God.
I see it in my own life. I read the Word, I seek out its messages to me. And, as inspired as I can get, I can readily and easily fall flat on my face for failure to adhere to the instructions. It’s simply unacceptable irresponsibility on my part. I can’t blame anyone but myself.
God told the Israelites “You must faithfully keep all my commands by putting them into practice, for I am the Lord.” He also told them “I will walk among you; I will be your God.”
As I read and reread these messages I apply them to myself. And, I discover most of the time what I myself am missing. But I have to scrutinize my heart and that requires so much discipline.
I also realize that as I write this another thought from the Lord comes to
my heart. I don’t have to succumb to negativity or darkness or doubt or fear. “I broke the yoke of slavery from your neck so you can walk with your heads held high.”
So if I follow the instruction and wait on God and live holy and acceptable to God and trust his responses (whether I like them or not) I will be blessed. I do so want God’s blessings in my life. I want folks to know through my life that “God blesses her!”
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