Monday, October 13, 2014
Never Stop Searching
When we are early believers, we can be very big on searching out things in the scriptures. We may also accept what others say that we respect. Over time, it can be easy to let things go by the wayside and assume that what we know is right. We can become weary in searching out the scriptures for the truth. It is easier to let the leaders at our church decide what is right and what is wrong, and do those things. This happened before in history.
Exodus 20:18 And all the people saw the thunderings, and the lightnings, and the noise of the trumpet, and the mountain smoking: and when the people saw it, they removed, and stood afar off.
19 And they said unto Moses, Speak thou with us, and we will hear: but let not God speak with us, lest we die.
The presence of God is an awesome thing. If we trust in God to take care of us, that He is on our side, then we are in wonder at His presence like a small child at the presence of their father. However, if we do not trust that He is on our side, we can become afraid at His presence and move away. We can ask for another person to tell us what God is saying. This is what happened to the children of Israel. There is a definite result on our walk with God if we do this.
Psalms 103:7 He made known his ways unto Moses, his acts unto the children of Israel.
Moses knew God in a very close way such that he understood why God did what He did. He knew God’s ways. The children of Israel knew Him from a distance and saw what He did. They were observers, not so much active participants. There response was was out of a fear from a lack of trust. They know Yahweh was God, but they thought He would either kill them or let them die. God tried to teach them through the signs and wonders that He was on their side.
The God we serve is on our side. He has given us specific commands and ways to live. If we understand that He is indeed our everything to keep us alive, including our joy, we will never stop searching and seeking. This is what God truly wants from us, His kids.
Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You along are our worthy King. Let Your kingdom be on this earth Lord. Give us Your overwhelming abundant provision. forgive us when we stray from Your ways. Teach us to walk more closely with You. Keep us in Your safe keeping. Heal us and deliver us. In Yeshua’s (Jesus’) name. Amen.