Tuesday, December 19, 2017

Be Consistent

Deuteronomy 26:17-"You have declared today that the Lord is your God, and that you will walk in his ways, and keep his statutes and his commandments and his rules, and will obey his voice."
     God knows the precise timing of the work he has purposed through us and we must not allow circumstances to sway us off course through distractions; or to abandon our post because we are bored or tired. One of the most devastating influences which causes us to lose our momentum and leave our tasks undone is being overwhelmed. As long as we are operating in the strength that God provides we can push on until completeness; but when we operate in our own strength we quickly tire and become prey to the devil's constant whispers and suggestions to slow down or give up.
     Remember how happy you were when you started that job? You were so on fire because you needed to work, you had bills and responsibilities; and as I like to say -" I enjoy sleeping and eating indoors"; so it was wonderful being employed and you thanked God. He opened that opportunity not just so you could pay bills but so that your spirit could do a work for him in that environment. But something happened... you stopped abiding in him and tried to work it by your own ability and now you are frustrated. Nothing really changed... the boss is still as crazy as they were day one; the bus or car ride is still the same distance; the early days or late night shifts are still just as dark. The main change is how you operate in the arena where God has placed you. Don't carry yokes that are too heavy and fight battles that are not yours. Continuously operate in the strength of God and you won't break down or give out.
     Every day is a good day; it is up to us to make it a GREAT day. Be Blessed! Rev. Dr. JoAnn

1 comment:

  1. Rev.Dr.JoAnn..the feeling of being convicted has hit home. Thank you because I needed this message. I'm slowly learning that we should not allow our circumstances to dictate the process, our attitude, day, or work ethic. The best solution for me is to remove "self" from the equation and go back and get God from the very place I left him. I'm always putting my hands in the pot when I feel as if God isn't moving at my speed, but you are right- I need to leave heavy yokes and battles up to him. I used to lead a song and the lyrics were, "Jesus said you can lean on me, I will bare your burdens if you lean on me, when your load gets heavy, you can lean on me"..I never truly dissected the song until now. No matter the situation at hand, I will operate in ways that are acceptable in his sight..

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