The great thing about this 21 days of concentrated obedience is God is showing me, how much He loves and cares for me. How much He wants me to be more and more like Him. It is also showing me how far I have to go to be want He created me to be. I am finding that I am willing to stay on course and see the final goal. It is not easy. No one likes to be told that they have character flaws or that what they think is OK, is absolutely wrong.
This journey has been a rude awakening for me. However, it is not something I did not know or a huge revelation but it is something that finally sinking into my head. Obedience is more than just a whim. Obedience is better than sacrifice. I need to be like Nike and "Just Do It" No ifs, ands or buts.
In my quiet time today, I reflected on this scripture 2 Timothy 4:3
So what is the real lesson in all this, I cant say that after five days I know what the Lord will teach me through this process. However, I can say that He is removing the brass. He is pulling out all stops. He is preparing me to be His good and faithful servant. What I do know is that I want to pass the test at the end, so I am taking notes. I am listening to what He is saying intently. This means that through those that are being placed in my path, whether they say good, bad or indifferent things, I am taking it all into consideration. I am learning to hear His voice through the loud noises. I am becoming more clear and direct with his instructions.
I thank God for those that are willing to speak the truth, even when it is not popular. Those that are willing to sacrifice for the Kingdom of God and not worry about what the masses think. Instead of bringing those around me that say only what I want to hear, I want to gravitate to those that will speak the truth in love. I want to be a vessel of honor and not dishonor. I want those that will see my flaws as areas of growth and pray me through the process. I want those who love me enough to say "Thus saith the Lord". No regrets, no holding back, no shame. Listen, I may get pushed out of shape a bit, I may even get a bit angry but in the end, If God said it, I believe it and that settles it. If I need to get right then so be it. If I need to continue on the path I am on then so be it. If things are not going to be as I thought, hoped, or dreamed...it's okay as long as God gets all the glory for this life.When it's all said and done, I want to hear Him say, Well done, thy good and faithful servant. I want Him to say, "You did everything I asked you to do when I asked you to do it."
The Bible says,
He that the Son has set free is free indeed
No more chains of slavery
Truth has triumphed in liberty
He that the Son has set free is free indeed.
And the journey continues...
You are Bound No More.
Pastor Linda Hillman
(c) 2015 LAH Ministries International
Booklindahillman@gmail.com
Get Your Copy Now
Will You Be Made Whole
In The Meantime
This journey has been a rude awakening for me. However, it is not something I did not know or a huge revelation but it is something that finally sinking into my head. Obedience is more than just a whim. Obedience is better than sacrifice. I need to be like Nike and "Just Do It" No ifs, ands or buts.
In my quiet time today, I reflected on this scripture 2 Timothy 4:3
"For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear."
So what is the real lesson in all this, I cant say that after five days I know what the Lord will teach me through this process. However, I can say that He is removing the brass. He is pulling out all stops. He is preparing me to be His good and faithful servant. What I do know is that I want to pass the test at the end, so I am taking notes. I am listening to what He is saying intently. This means that through those that are being placed in my path, whether they say good, bad or indifferent things, I am taking it all into consideration. I am learning to hear His voice through the loud noises. I am becoming more clear and direct with his instructions.
I thank God for those that are willing to speak the truth, even when it is not popular. Those that are willing to sacrifice for the Kingdom of God and not worry about what the masses think. Instead of bringing those around me that say only what I want to hear, I want to gravitate to those that will speak the truth in love. I want to be a vessel of honor and not dishonor. I want those that will see my flaws as areas of growth and pray me through the process. I want those who love me enough to say "Thus saith the Lord". No regrets, no holding back, no shame. Listen, I may get pushed out of shape a bit, I may even get a bit angry but in the end, If God said it, I believe it and that settles it. If I need to get right then so be it. If I need to continue on the path I am on then so be it. If things are not going to be as I thought, hoped, or dreamed...it's okay as long as God gets all the glory for this life.When it's all said and done, I want to hear Him say, Well done, thy good and faithful servant. I want Him to say, "You did everything I asked you to do when I asked you to do it."
The Bible says,
"Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. They answered him, We be Abraham's seed, and were never in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, Ye shall be made free? Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin. And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever. If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed." John 8:31-36The truth will make you free and the truth only comes from the God. So let it wash over you. Be free to hear what the Spirit is saying. Then you too can say:
He that the Son has set free is free indeed
No more chains of slavery
Truth has triumphed in liberty
He that the Son has set free is free indeed.
And the journey continues...
You are Bound No More.
Pastor Linda Hillman
(c) 2015 LAH Ministries International
Booklindahillman@gmail.com
Get Your Copy Now
Will You Be Made Whole
In The Meantime
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