Anticipation has been high around Calvary. We were excited about the possibility of buying a piece of property. During this time my prayer has always been, “God, if you want us to buy this property then we will, if You don’t then we will move on.” I sincerely believed that if we were dependent on Him for this decision then He would honor that dependence and show us what His will was. God would be faithful to us. You know what? He did just that. Early Friday night (3-6-09) I got a call that revealed to us God’s answer to our prayer…don’t buy the property. It was just that simple…that direct. He didn’t speak to us in an audible or visible way; God simply lead us the way He does, in a providential way.
Often we are looking for a “sign” but sometimes a sign just doesn’t honor God the way trusting God for His providential leadership does. Just because we see people asking for a sign in the Bible (especially the Old Testament) doesn’t mean that it is for us today. Gideon’s fleece was a test for God. In fact, he didn’t trust it the first time and so he reversed it for a second test. As you read Judges 6:36-40 you get the sense that Gideon was at least a little unsure of the results, and he was afraid that God would be upset at him for even doing this.
So, where does this leave us today? We must remember that Gideon didn’t have the Bible to turn to for guidance, but we do. Also, Gideon was alone, but we are not. All of us must be consistently praying about where God would have us to relocate. We should also be in His Word seeking wisdom and guidance. Calvary should also be doing His will right now, every moment of every day. These practices set us up for God revealing to us the place to move.
In making such an important decision about the “where” of God’s will we can’t leave it to chance. This is serious business. We are not just building for us; we are building for our grandchildren’s children. I was reminded of that in the deacons’ meeting Sunday night (3-8-09). We have inherited something wonderful. I was challenged by a deacon to ask, “What am I leaving for the next generation?”
I am not discouraged…how can I be when God reveals His will? I hope you are not discouraged either. Our property will sell and we will move. All I can do right now is stand in awe of God’s faithfulness. Are you doing the same?
"The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." (Lamentations 3:22-23)
Grace & Peace,
Scott
Often we are looking for a “sign” but sometimes a sign just doesn’t honor God the way trusting God for His providential leadership does. Just because we see people asking for a sign in the Bible (especially the Old Testament) doesn’t mean that it is for us today. Gideon’s fleece was a test for God. In fact, he didn’t trust it the first time and so he reversed it for a second test. As you read Judges 6:36-40 you get the sense that Gideon was at least a little unsure of the results, and he was afraid that God would be upset at him for even doing this.
So, where does this leave us today? We must remember that Gideon didn’t have the Bible to turn to for guidance, but we do. Also, Gideon was alone, but we are not. All of us must be consistently praying about where God would have us to relocate. We should also be in His Word seeking wisdom and guidance. Calvary should also be doing His will right now, every moment of every day. These practices set us up for God revealing to us the place to move.
In making such an important decision about the “where” of God’s will we can’t leave it to chance. This is serious business. We are not just building for us; we are building for our grandchildren’s children. I was reminded of that in the deacons’ meeting Sunday night (3-8-09). We have inherited something wonderful. I was challenged by a deacon to ask, “What am I leaving for the next generation?”
I am not discouraged…how can I be when God reveals His will? I hope you are not discouraged either. Our property will sell and we will move. All I can do right now is stand in awe of God’s faithfulness. Are you doing the same?
"The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." (Lamentations 3:22-23)
Grace & Peace,
Scott
God is so faithful! May my testimony be of faithfulness to Him. Love you, Barb