I know you all can't believe this, but truly, I'm at a loss for words. Have you ever felt like the Lord was speaking to you, but you just didn't understand what it was He was trying to say? Well...it seems the Lord is trying to say something to me....I just can't seem to make it out. He has brought my memory to several different things this morning, but I'm not sure what it means. Have you ever been there or is it just me?
Last night my brother-in-law, Phil, spoke to the teenagers at church. He used just part of one verse.
2 Chronicles 16:9
"For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect (or at peace) toward him...."
Here was just the beginning of my journey. My first thought was..."I wonder if 'run' is a present active participle." I'll have to research that one. Anyway, I decided to read here. I read all of chapters 16-20. Through that the Lord took me to 2 Kings and the miracle with Elisha and the woman filling her pots with oil she couldn't have possibly had, and then the miracle with Elisha and the Shunemite woman. From there, He brought me here...to my blog....back to the beginning and how it came about in the first place. I know you must be confused...I am. Here's what I have so far...
1. The Lord wants to show Himself strong in my life
(2 Chron. 16:9)
2. Even when I'm not sure what He's saying to me, the battle is His and not mine (2 Chron. 20:12,15)
3. If you don't believe Him when He's told you to do something, it's as if you never heard Him to begin with.
(2 Kings 4:1-7)
4. Sometimes trusting Him in the middle of a raging river or storm is not what comes natural. You have to make a conscious effort to believe His promises to you.
(Josh. 3:8-11)
Now...I'm not sure whether I have even made it to the brink of the water yet or if He's asking me to stand still in the midst of it, but I am seeking His face...I am seeking His Word....I do want to hear from Him. I already have the promise from Ps. 9:10....the Lord will not forsake those who seek Him. Where are you in your walk? Seek Him....that's really what He wants.
Ironically, the title of this post says "at a loss for words"....I think I may have found a few. :)
Father, I long to hear You clearly. I long to do Your will. I long to trust You even in the middle of the greatest storm I may face. Show me....show me Your Face...let me feel Your Presence...Your Peace...Your Direction for my life. I praise You just like Jehoshaphat had the singers do on the army's way to the battle. You are worthy of more than I can offer You. Thank You for Your blessings on my life. May You be glorified in my life today.
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