Ever have that feeling of being really parched? Maybe after (or during...) a long run or game of tennis, you notice you're just not your best anymore. Muscles start to fatigue more quickly, breathing is harder, maybe your brain gets a bit foggy..... Time to rehydrate!
I believe that God wants us to recognize our need for him in our lives and "quench our thirst" by coming to Him in prayer. Don't know what to say? How about starting with "Lord, I want You, I need You, but I don't know how to get there. Please come and get me!" He promises to flood us with those "rivers of living water"!
Ahhh! Satisfying!
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Be Strong and Very Courageous
The Book of Joshua begins with God telling Joshua to be strong and "very courageous". I was struck by the addition of very...Why? Isn't "courageous" enough???
As I read through the rest of the chapter, I began to see the point. Joshua was being asked to take a leadership role and accomplish something even Moses had not been able to do: take the people across the Jordan into the promised land, overcoming all resistance and all obstacles along the way. So, in my own life, when I am asked to do something hard or even frightening, do I avoid it or ask God for the strength and courage to do what He asks?
In Hebrews chapter 6 is the help I need. God loves me and fills me with strength and encouragement, so I may eagerly assume the task and imitate the saints of old, like Joshua. I am discovering that deep in the center of my heart are these great caverns which cry out to be filled with the person of God, and all that He desires for me. These "caverns" need to be lit up and cleaned out to make room for God. What a task....fortunately, one that the Holy Spirit loves to do, if we will but ask Him! Come Holy Spirit!
So, when you are afraid or exhausted or just weary, ask Him for the help and hope you need. He loves to help and fill you with His encouragement. Hope is a wonderful thing!
As I read through the rest of the chapter, I began to see the point. Joshua was being asked to take a leadership role and accomplish something even Moses had not been able to do: take the people across the Jordan into the promised land, overcoming all resistance and all obstacles along the way. So, in my own life, when I am asked to do something hard or even frightening, do I avoid it or ask God for the strength and courage to do what He asks?
In Hebrews chapter 6 is the help I need. God loves me and fills me with strength and encouragement, so I may eagerly assume the task and imitate the saints of old, like Joshua. I am discovering that deep in the center of my heart are these great caverns which cry out to be filled with the person of God, and all that He desires for me. These "caverns" need to be lit up and cleaned out to make room for God. What a task....fortunately, one that the Holy Spirit loves to do, if we will but ask Him! Come Holy Spirit!
So, when you are afraid or exhausted or just weary, ask Him for the help and hope you need. He loves to help and fill you with His encouragement. Hope is a wonderful thing!
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