One in a Million
November 28
Normally, this time of year Bible Study groups phase out until the first of the year, because of hectic holiday schedules. I became very convicted of how we let the hustle bustle of the season, edge our Jesus time out of the picture and I decided to delve deeply into a six week video series by Priscilla Shirer called One in a Million-Journey to Your Promised Land. The first day I gulped down a whole week!
With each divine interruption in my life and in my theology, I received a golden sealed invitation to see God out of the box. He wants me to expect to see His power in supernatural ways, anticipate miracles in my everyday existence and hear His voice with startling clarity.
We are to inspect the company we keep and make needed changes, ridding ourselves of sin and any hindrances, human or otherwise, which are holding us back from experiencing the journey God has for us. I loved the challenge which was extended at the end of week one.
One of the most gracious things the Lord has done for me is to strategically place individuals in my life who help me on my journey to Canaan. My connection with associates who aren't serious about experiencing God have waned, and I am carefully holding fast to those whose pursuit of God encourages my own. I call them my "wild women." These are ladies who pray and then believe. They ask and then expect. When my questions need answers, these women provide a safe place where I will not be judged as I explore the depths of God and His work in me. Using the truth of God's Word and the maturity gained in their own experiences, they guide me.
If you don't have a "wild" group of nuts for the Lord in your life...ask the Lord to provide some!
Normally, this time of year Bible Study groups phase out until the first of the year, because of hectic holiday schedules. I became very convicted of how we let the hustle bustle of the season, edge our Jesus time out of the picture and I decided to delve deeply into a six week video series by Priscilla Shirer called One in a Million-Journey to Your Promised Land. The first day I gulped down a whole week!
It was for freedom that Christ set us free;
therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery.
Galatians 5:1
The author desires to see us release the chains that bind, believe in the power of the Holy Spirit and go for more spiritual gusto than we ever dreamed of. She writes:With each divine interruption in my life and in my theology, I received a golden sealed invitation to see God out of the box. He wants me to expect to see His power in supernatural ways, anticipate miracles in my everyday existence and hear His voice with startling clarity.
We are to inspect the company we keep and make needed changes, ridding ourselves of sin and any hindrances, human or otherwise, which are holding us back from experiencing the journey God has for us. I loved the challenge which was extended at the end of week one.
One of the most gracious things the Lord has done for me is to strategically place individuals in my life who help me on my journey to Canaan. My connection with associates who aren't serious about experiencing God have waned, and I am carefully holding fast to those whose pursuit of God encourages my own. I call them my "wild women." These are ladies who pray and then believe. They ask and then expect. When my questions need answers, these women provide a safe place where I will not be judged as I explore the depths of God and His work in me. Using the truth of God's Word and the maturity gained in their own experiences, they guide me.
If you don't have a "wild" group of nuts for the Lord in your life...ask the Lord to provide some!
