I’ve been doing a Bible study on King David. How precious this young shepherd was to God to call him a man after God’s own heart. However we learn in 1 Samuel 9 and 10 how the people of Israel wanted so badly a king to reign over them; to be like the other nations who had a king. God told the prophet Samuel, I will give them a king, but is not a king chosen by Me. Because of the impatience of the Israelites they received a mediocre king, king Saul.
I just have a few points to make about this story. So many times in the Bible God Almighty tells us to “wait on the Lord”. For His plan is perfect in every way. You see we are not too different from the people of ancient days. To compare; Americans were looking for a President to fix all the problems instead of praying about the right man to lead our nation. President Obama was elected and notice- our problems have worsened. My point is, man is not the fixer of problems, but God alone beloved ones is the One and Only answer to life’s trials.
Some where along the line we have taken God from being the sovereign Lord God Almighty to Santa Clause here is my wish list. He isn’t a God who we come to when we need stuff and a quick fix. God is love and wants us to prosper, but not according to our will but His will. Precious friends hear this truth, why do we want to make life difficult by doing things our own way? Why do we settle for the mediocre when God has perfect plan for your life? Too often we get like the Israelites; impatient and want what we want NOW! Sorry God, you were taking a bit too long. We want a man for companionship but instead of praying the right man God has for you, you settle for Prince Charming’s butler. You want another job, but instead of waiting for the one God has for you, you settle for the first one that sounds good.
Hear this- The Israelites wanting a king was not the issue; they just didn’t want to wait for God to anoint the right man for the job. We rush through life while God tells us to wait on Him. He has the perfect plan for you- take a breather and really pray about what God has called for you to do. You don’t know, ask the heavenly Father to reveal Himself to you. He promises His Holy Spirit will guide you. You don’t have the Holy Spirit in you? Ask for Jesus Christ to come into your life to become your personal Savior. Christ said, “You have not because you ask not”. Do not ask God for requests that are selfish- look at what your motives are. God does not bend to our will, it is just not how He operates. He looks at our life for His eternal glory, not our immediate gratification. A simple rule- He is God, we are not!
Listen friends once we learn this life is not all about us “me me me me me me” you’ll see how less complicated life can be. Because once problems start to arise-and indeed beloveds they will come like waves in a tropical storm, we need to know that God is the blessed hope and in control of every detail. Pray for wisdom on the situation, guidance through the storm, and peace that only God can provide and you’ll see the storm clouds passing by and the waves not as rough as they once were. I am speaking from personal experience. God is sovereign and pure truth. He is holy! The Bible says Holy is His name! Amen! Rejoice in this truth that God loves you and not a single incident goes by that He does not see.
I love what Beth Moore said, “God does not honor our neglect.” This is so true. Don’t expect God to answer prayers when you are neglecting Him, going out drinking every night, sleeping around (not married), and acting like the unsaved world lives. He won’t honor that lifestyle because it goes against the nature of who God is. Being a Christian is fun and satisfying. God surpasses dreams! Amen! Kay Arthur said once “God specializes in taking a mess and making it into a miracle”!
I used to say I wish I grew up in the 50’s because I just adore that era. But you know what God wanted me in this time, He has called me to be a witness for Him right now. Now is my time to fulfill my calling for God. Each and every one of us has been appointed for a time such as this. There is not a single person on this planet who can accomplish the will God has for you. You were called to a task- now ask God to help you complete it! Finish the race strong believers. Christ is our strength!
TAP into God and listen to what He is calling you to accomplish! Life is not about you, or me it’s about Jesus Christ, Son of the Most High God! Don’t make life difficult- because life is not about a man, woman, job, money, house, cars, ect making us happy and satisfied. People disappoint and fail all the time, but not JESUS. So precious is Jesus; He is all we want, all we need, and overflows our life with His love. Accept Him- He will change your life. This promise I can make with certainty!
With God- you can stand before a giant and knock ‘em dead. I’ll end with this verse in Psalm 18:28-30
“For You will light my lamp; The LORD my God will enlighten my darkness. For by You I can run against a troop. By my God I can leap over a wall. As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him.”
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