Judges 1:1 After
the death of Joshua, the Israelites asked the Lord, “Who of us is to go up first to fight against the Canaanites?”
2 The Lord answered, “Judah shall go up; I have given the land into
their hands.”
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“Swagger” was another term for arrogance in the business. As
I sat back and observed the partners of the company, I noticed they were very
tough and deliberate. In an effort to
model their behavior, I had to become tough, but something else emerged. I
learned how to “self-promote” in a smooth and cunning way.
I began to believe in myself so I set off in the direction “I”
dreamt of. After a while it seemed like the partners who I patterned my style
after, turned against me. My plans fell apart. I wonder who I could have
consulted.
- When I develop plans without GOD they fail.
- When I think I make my plans successful under my own strength I fail.
- When I doubt I need GOD and try things on my own I fail.
GOD wants me to consult HIM and ask HIM which way HE wants
me to go. HE wants me to allow HIM to say “No” or “Wait” or “Yes” when I ask
HIM for something. If my heart is aching over the answer then I am not giving
GOD the room to do as HE pleases with my life.
- GOD wants me to believe HE has the best plan for me no matter how strange it may look.
- GOD wants me to share my belief publicly so HE can get the glory and draw people to HIM.
- GOD wants me to trust in HIS plan and to quit sulking when things look bleak.
After asking and listening, I should act in total belief of
GOD’s blessing. When GOD says “go” I need to be ready to do as HE says. I must
admit, HIS methods seemed quite strange to me and HE had me do some things in a
very strange fashion, but when I look back, I can definitely see how HIS
kingdom will grow and how HE has grown me!
- Is your plan falling apart?
- Are you feeling exhausted?
- Can you consult GOD to see if HE is in your plan?
- Won’t you ask HIM for clarity today and accept HIS answer
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