Thoughts for another day

Jan. 7, 2010

Today's verse: 1 Chr. 14:15. And it shall be, when thou shalt hear a sound of going in the tops of the mulberry trees, that then thou shalt go out to battle: for God is gone forth before thee to smite the host of the Philistines. (KJV)
(Pls. read the above before you read further. Thanks)

Some of us when we pray request the Lord saying, ‘Lord go before us and make our paths easier.’ Where did we get the inspiration to do this? Here in this verse. David a man after God’s own heart knew how to listen to Him. Before embarking on any venture, He sought the Lord and it is while seeking the Lord at one time, He got this message and obeyed.

What about us? When we set out to do anything, do we also seek the Lord? Or, do we just refuse to sit in prayer and listen to Him in order to hear His gentle voice, doing rather our own thing? See, with God, life can always be victorious and He will tell us at each step of the way, whatever we are to face and how to face it. Even if it is a trial that we need to undergo, God tells us as much and then knowing it, we are strengthened to bear the trial.

My friends through all this remember it's important to sit at the feet of the Lord every day, to hear Him speak. I know it’s a difficult exercise and you may say it borders on the fringes of boredom. But gradually you’ll come to realise that the Grace that flows into you when you’re in His presence is so powerful that without your knowledge, your live becomes a symbol of fortitude and power. When everybody says it is difficult, you’ll say it’s possible. Even if we’re not able to hear His voice because of years of not wanting to, He will speak often because He loves to see us keep some time for Him each day and someday you’ll be able to hear His soft voice calling you by name, addressing you with love and then you will like David be strengthened and confident of all your endeavors because you know that when you hear the sound of battle cry and the marching, it is the Lord who has gone before you to settle the matter in your behalf and in your favor.