“If only I knew where to find God, I would go to his throne and talk with him there. I would lay out my case and present my arguments. Then I would listen to his reply and understand what he says to me” (Job 23:2-4 NLT).
Job mentions finding God, approaching His throne, providing Him with his list of complaints and then doing one of the hardest things there are to do…stop to listen and understand.
Wouldn’t you agree? Hearing is easy. If you have ears, you’re capable of hearing.
Listening and understanding? Hard!
We’d prefer to leave our wish lists at God’s feet, spout off our requests–and run off, believing He’ll do just what we’ve asked. That’s not exhibiting faith, that’s being demanding and aloof to the responses a Mighty Savior demands we make to His holiness.
Are you making the time to stop and listen to the Lord? Are you finding out what heart issues need immediate attention? Are you understanding the hardest of His decisions?
Malinda Edgell
Illinois
PRAY TOGETHER: Pray for new believers in Home Mission churches. Ask God to give them a hunger for understanding the Word of God and a delight in sharing it with others.
