Monday's Musings

I fully realize that these are challenging and troubling times. The word "chaotic" could even be used to describe the atmosphere of our nation as the events of life unfold on a daily basis. But I was reminded of something during our altar time at church on Sunday and I was reminded of it again this morning during prayer. God is still calling people to draw close to Him. And there are people who are still answering that call. I was privileged to pray with several of those people in the service yesterday at New River. Many of you who will read these words today sense that same "call to draw closer to God" deep in your soul today. Let me encourage you with these words, "Do not be embarrassed to respond and do not let the intimidation of the enemy hinder you from responding."

I truly believe the Lord inspired my heart to understand this principle. The enemy is concerned and somewhat afraid of people who become hungry for more of God. Our hunger and thirst for more of God is not in vain!! Our hunger and thirst for more of God is coming directly from Him!! Our hunger and thirst for more of God will bring results. Our hunger and thirst for more of God will bring a response from God!! God will provide the strength each of us need to continue our pursuit of God and His direction in our lives!!

I encourage you to remind yourselves of the promise that Jesus declared in Matthew 5:6, "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled." (NKJV) (Emphasis added)

Did you notice the last five (5) words of Jesus' message? He has promised that we would be filled with His righteousness!! Is it no wonder that satan works to keep us from being hungry and thirsty for more of God. The enemy of our soul seeks to convince us to receive the "bread of life" from the other sources of our culture. But Jesus plainly declared that He is the "Bread of Life." We can not find eternal life in any other source than Jesus Christ. I believe that God is raising up an army of hungry and thirsty soldiers who will seek after Him with all of their heart, soul, mind, energy and strength. 

Are you hungry and thirsty for more of God today?