As my relationship with my Abba Father grows more intimate, I have been prompted to do some things that on the face of it appear to be pointless or even ridiculous, but have proven to be EXACTLY God's will! There was the time God prompted me to call someone and ask permission to be anointed for a relative. I was the last person who should have stood in that person's place - there were many others available. But God wanted the conversation started so I called. End result: someone who God is chasing chose to be anointed.
And the time I was awakened at 11:30 to pray for a baby in the hospital. In my mind, God placed an image of that baby needing an IV in the ankle and a nurse named Beth. Later I found out that indeed the baby did need the IV replaced in his ankle, and there was a nurse named Beth who cared for him. Beth did not do the new IV procedure. I'm not sure why I was praying for her.
What about the time I was prompted to pray a new diagnosis over a family suffering estrangement? The relationship began changing 3 hours later!!
This past weekend I was prompted by God to make a phone call to someone at 8:00 AM on a Saturday morning!!!?! I resisted that one for a minute or two, so afraid I would wake that person up on a day they get to sleep in.... The person didn't answer so I left a message. I'm not sure why I needed to make that call yet, but I know God has a reason.
It is EXCITING to see how God uses our obedience. I shared with my Sunday school class this morning that I wanted to purchase my boys something they all needed: shoes. But because our pay schedule has changed, things are a little different than a month ago. I needed to wait until the next payday. I wanted to be a good steward, yet my mommy's heart wanted to provide. I felt a peace that we could wait; then GOD PROVIDED! Somehow some money had fallen out of my wallet or gas envelope into my car. It was $8 over what I needed to get them new shoes. I know that God was rewarding my obedience in letting the situation wait.
God wants me to obey Him, not as a slave out of duty or obligation, but as His friend. More than anything, I want my Abba Daddy to say of me, "I call her friend..." John 15:11-15 (The Message) reads, "I've told you these things for a purpose: that my joy might be your joy, and your joy wholly mature. This is my command: Love one another the way I loved you. This is the very best way to love. Put your life on the line for your friends. You are my friends when you do the things I command you. I'm no longer calling you servants because servants don't understand what their master is thinking and planning. No, I've named you friends because I've let you in on everything I've heard from the Father."
I find that my joy is becoming wholly mature, that I love other people as God loves me, and that I know how to do these things because I've been let in on everything the Father told His Son as I read the Word more and more.
Pondering thought for the day: Are you able to hear your Abba Father's voice amongst the chatter of your children, the busyness of your day, the demands of life? Are you giving Him undivided time in your day?
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