Tuesday, November 22, 2011

I Chronicles 28:9-10 NASB

As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a whole heart and a willing mind; for the LORD searches all hearts, and understands every intent of the thoughts.  If you seek Him, He will let you find Him; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.  Consider now, for the LORD has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary; be courageous and act.

Much of God's leading in our lives is confirmed by men and women of God around us, bringing needed counsel to help us along the way.  I don't think we are ever beyond this need, no matter our age.  Probably the most important thing in knowing divine direction is not so much in "hearing directly" from God, but in knowing those who know God.  Certainly these voices must intersect with "the personal peace of God" in anything, but, more often than nought, God uses someone else to help confirm His leading in our lives.  In the Old Testament, David had Samuel.  In the new Testament, Saul had Ananias.  And here, Solomon has his own father, David. A blessing indeed!  May we be this to our own children!  Thank God for these God-people in your life.  They aren't infallible, but they are inspired.  They will never be your savior, but they can be your salvation. They live on a different plain, bringing you to the same.  They will keep you to the essentials rather than than the shallow thinking and seeking that drives so much of our leadership these days.  They keep us honest, with the clarion call of all all the time:  know God...serve Him with a whole heart and a willing mind...be courageous and act.  Cherish these people in your life.  God has brought them into your life.

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