I have found a new devotional that I enjoy. It is called "Morning and Evening" by Charles Spurgeon. It was written many years ago and some of the words make me laugh but it has spoken to my heart. The description said that it had 2 short devotions, one for starting the day and the other for ending the day. I said, "Short?" This is for me!
Yesterday I read about how the nation of Israel left Egypt from their slavery. I am sure that they were looking forward to the paradise that was promised to them, this land in Canaan. They must have thought that within a week they would be eating the bounty of the land. No more hunger. No more toil or pain. No more manna! Nothing but paradise!
However, you know the rest of the story. There was rebellion against God and Moses which led to many years of wandering in the desert. When it was time to finally enter this paradise, only Moses and Joshua and the youngest children would realize this land of promise. Pretty sad but current story about the outcome of people who want paradise apart from God.
The devotion spoke to me about expecting paradise too soon at Celebration Community Church. I have met great people here. There is such potential. Each day I see how God has prepared me during my life for the duties here today. But do I expect paradise too soon? Do I focus on the potential for my idea of success or do I continue to look with expectation to my God who has his own timing? Do I consider him to be the object that I strive for instead of my own ideas of paradise?
Oh how I need your prayers that I may keep a correct focus on my Creator as the author and determiner of success. I need your prayers that my pride might be thrown aside and that I might follow on the path with Jesus as my guide.
http://www.heartlight.org/spurgeon/
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