When God tells you to do something, you better do it. Sometimes it may not be the easiest thing to do. It may be something that you hate to do. It may be something that nobody else wants you to do. Or it may be something that nobody else is willing to do. But if you want to live a happy life, you have to do it.
I was talking to somebody a long time ago about why we should do what God wants. I told him that I can be used by God, or I cannot be used by God and to me being used by God is way more fun. Yes, it's what God wants and it makes Him happy, but, selfishly, it's just fun and exciting. JM
Showing posts with label God's will. Show all posts
Showing posts with label God's will. Show all posts
10.25.2007
10.04.2007
Acts 2:1-4
Sometimes what you are supposed to do next is obvious. It's clear when you need to take that next step. The disciples had kind of been holed up, just trying to make it through. Then the Holy Spirit came down and things got all crazy. It became obvious that they were supposed to go out. That it was time for them to move.
It's also interesting how powerful the Holy Spirit was compared to how much we limit the Spirit's power now. We like to box it in and say that if we get a tingly feeling that's the Holy Spirit, as if that's all that it can do. How pathetic. Perhaps we should adjust our view of what the Holy Spirit can accomplish and pray those things to fruition. JM
It's also interesting how powerful the Holy Spirit was compared to how much we limit the Spirit's power now. We like to box it in and say that if we get a tingly feeling that's the Holy Spirit, as if that's all that it can do. How pathetic. Perhaps we should adjust our view of what the Holy Spirit can accomplish and pray those things to fruition. JM
10.03.2007
Acts 1:23 - 26
This has always been one of my favorite passages. People love to talk about how they always know God's will in every aspect of their lives and they make it seem like there is no doubt for them. I don't typically feel that way. Usually it seems like there are a couple good options. Like I could choose any of several options and any of them would be in God's will.
That's what I get out of this. They cast lots to figure out who would replace Judas. Pretty important decision. And they couldn't make it.
I do think that they made a mistake here, though. I mean, where's the leadership? Why not say "Both of these guys are great, but we have to choose one, so it's going to be this one and here's why..." Now that's leadership. Not, "Uh, we can't make up our mind, so let's do it by chance and then nobody can get upset because it's just the luck of the draw..." JM
That's what I get out of this. They cast lots to figure out who would replace Judas. Pretty important decision. And they couldn't make it.
I do think that they made a mistake here, though. I mean, where's the leadership? Why not say "Both of these guys are great, but we have to choose one, so it's going to be this one and here's why..." Now that's leadership. Not, "Uh, we can't make up our mind, so let's do it by chance and then nobody can get upset because it's just the luck of the draw..." JM
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