Taking Proper Action

A few days ago I wrote about the need to listen for and listen to the Voice of God. The Spirit continues to draw me into His presence through prayer, meditation and reflection on the promises and provisions of the Word of God. This reflection causes me have a stronger more committed desire to seek His face as an individual believer as well as seek His face for my role in the family of God. My role at this time is to serve as a Gospel Minister with an emphasis on Pastoral ministry and Pastoral care for the flock of God. 

But I soon realize that I can not fulfill either of these roles or responsibilities in the power/strength of the flesh. The flesh is too weak to be able to serve faithfully and obediently but the power, direction, guidance and anointing of the Holy Spirit will counteract the weaknesses and inabilities that I struggle with in completing those responsibilities assigned to my calling. God has provided me the means for me to win this battle but I must be willing to take the proper actions that His Word reveals. I must be able to respond appropriately and correctly to God if I am to expect Him to fulfill His promises to me. I must be willing to take the proper actions that God has outlined in His word and in doing so I position myself to see "His Kingdom come and His will be done."

I want to share some words with you from Max Lucado. I read them this morning and they sparked an even greater desire in my heart to take the proper actions so that I can position myself to hear the Voice of God. His Voice will provide the direction and guidance that I need.

"How long has it been since you let God have you? I mean really have you? How long since you gave him a portion of undiluted, uninterrupted time listening for his voice?

Apparently, Jesus did. He made a deliberate effort to spend time with God. Spend much time reading about the listening life of Jesus and a distinct pattern emerges. He spent regular time with God, praying and listening. Mark 1:35 says, “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.” Luke tells us, “Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.”

Let me ask the obvious. If Jesus, the Son of God, the sinless Savior of humankind, thought it worthwhile to clear his calendar to pray, wouldn’t we be wise to do the same?"