Just had a thought about what God does all day. Could be that he sets up dominoes for me to topple. Depending on when I go to him in my day effects where my life dominoes fall. It like there are paths more direct to a blessed outcome I miss if I start my day without him.
Where is the real struggle?
How is the battle between your spirit and fingertips going?
why do we go to battle
We go to battle for His Joy and Glory!
Psalm 19
1The heavens proclaim the glory of God.
The skies display his craftsmanship.
2Day after day they continue to speak;
night after night they make him known.
3They speak without a sound or word;
their voice is never heard.
4Yet their message has gone throughout the earth,
and their words to all the world.
God has made a home in the heavens for the sun.
5It bursts forth like a radiant bridegroom after his wedding.
It rejoices like a great athlete eager to run the race.
6The sun rises at one end of the heavens
and follows its course to the other end.
Nothing can hide from its heat.
7The instructions of the lord are perfect,
reviving the soul.
The decrees of the lord are trustworthy,
making wise the simple.
8The commandments of the lord are right,
bringing joy to the heart.
The commands of the lord are clear,
giving insight for living.
9Reverence for the lord is pure,
lasting forever.
The laws of the lord are true;
each one is fair.
10They are more desirable than gold,
even the finest gold.
They are sweeter than honey,
even honey dripping from the comb.
11They are a warning to your servant,
a great reward for those who obey them.
12How can I know all the sins lurking in my heart?
Cleanse me from these hidden faults.
13Keep your servant from deliberate sins!
Don’t let them control me.
Then I will be free of guilt
and innocent of great sin.
14May the words of my mouth
and the meditation of my heart
be pleasing to you,
O lord, my rock and my redeemer.
Eli, his Sons and Samuel
How am I any different than Eli’s sons when they stole the sacrificial meat from God, when I hold on to earthly possessions that don’t bring God glory.
Holding on.
Will this item in my hand bring Him Glory? Yes, keep. No, toss.
So simple yet hard
This is my command—”be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
God’s Perspective
As I read about the times where the Israelite’s moved into the land promised to them by God I feel for the Anakites who were wiped out to make room for the Israelites. Then I looked at it from another perspective. God could have created the Amakite’s for the purpose to bring Glory to him. He owns all of his creation to do with as he pleases. Our struggle is to understand how it is to be understood.
If you follow God “but ???”. You are walking backwards.
Celebrate
We need to celebrate more, express our delight.