The
author Vance Havner once said ‘The man who is prepared to die is prepared to
live.” When a person decides that taking up one’s cross and following after God
is more important than the profits of the world that's when you know that self is not main event. For one to forsake all and follow after Christ requires sacrifice and obedience. In the book of Luke 14th, Christ gave the disciples a command according to verses
26-27; 33, to surrender all, follow Him and become his disciple. He mentions if
they could not renounce all-people in their lives that they loved the most, and if
they are not willing to follow Christ, they could not become a disciple. Our
love for GOD should be first and foremost; and that means stepping away from
whatever may stand in the way of our “YES” to God’s will for our life. God is our
guide for life. It’s like getting on a plane and allowing God to navigate and
control the plane from one place to another until we reach our final destination.
The primary instrument of the navigation is the compass. It always point in one
direction and that is “UP.” Jesus is our spiritual compass and He will always
point us in the right direction when we yield and trust our will over to Him.
God knows the end from the beginning.
Saul
Saul
the son of Kish went on his journey to search out his father’s donkey. God
guided his starting point up until the end of his journey; He was Saul’s
navigational system. At the beginning of Saul’s journey he wanted to turn back
because the quest was not successful, but instead was encouraged to move ahead
and seek out a man of God proposed by the servant. In order to change your
course, the mindset -thinking pattern- has to change, we can’t allow negative
strongholds to get into our mind. (2 Corinthians 10:3-5). Paul’s change of mind
transformed his life. Saul’s service of the donkey duty was the compass that
directed him to Samuel who commissioned him to go up to the high place. God
will use some unusual places and trials to get our attention, however he does
it, he doesn’t make any mistakes. Is he trying to get your attention? He knows
our future, Jeremiah 29:11” For I know the thought and the plans I have for you,
declares the Lord.” Saul was being
established for the Kingdom. God was divinely placing Saul into his destiny
through His appointed “seer” Samuel. (I Samuel 9:19).
I
say to the Saul’s that reading this today that God wants to navigate you into
your place of purpose. Thank God for the servant that was set in place as
Saul’s indicator, to point him in the right direction of his destiny. In the
midst of God calling Saul higher, he had to separate from the servant. Saul was
told God’s will for his life and was chosen to become the king of Israel (I Samuel Ch.9 and 10). Sometimes the mandate that God has on our
life will call for a separation. Submit to the call and come up to a higher
place in God. He is looking for people to use and will answer the call and not
be afraid to navigate the sail of duty. It’s time to press toward the mark for
the high calling of Christ Jesus. (Philippians 3:14). He has called you to fill
a special mission that only you can do. Are you ready to let God divinely
navigate your life?
Esther
As
Mordecai said to Esther” who know whether thou art come to the kingdom for such
a time as this?” (Esther 4:14). Esther
is an extraordinary woman whose name meant “a star” and also means “to hide or
conceal.” She was a woman who feared God and stood up to save God’s people.
Early in life, Esther was left an orphan and reared by her uncle, Mordecai who
had an office in the king’s court. Mordecai was Esther’s compass, her personal
direction. He supported her in fighting the decree that was intended to destroy
the Jewish people. Mordecai explained to Esther that she had to go to the King
to save her people. Esther submitted to the call in the midst of risking her
life, she put her life on the line, “And I will go to the king……..if I perish,
I perish.” (Esther 4:13-16). She obeyed the
call and challenged her fears; are you willing to face your fears and allow God
to navigate your future. God is calling for you Esther, will you answer the
call?
Rise Up Woman! God wants to work in your life like he worked in Esther’s life. Ephesians 2:10 states “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for
good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.” God
wants to use us for such a time as this. Esther took bold steps and moved
forward to fulfill the purpose that God had preordained for her life. God had
given her a position of royalty; He will do the same for us if we are willing
and obedient to serve Him. Both Saul and Esther went through a season of
preparation, there groundwork and training brought them to a place of favor
with the King. Are you willing to take bold steps to move beyond your comfort zone?
The Kingdom of God is within us for such a time as this.
Prayer: Almighty
Father, as I pray this prayer be my spiritual GPS and navigate my life. It is my desire to be what you called me to be, a chosen generation. Perfect
those things that concern me and warn me of any road blocks, detours or traps
ahead. Put me on the right path and order my steps, let anything that is
blocking the flow of the Spirit be removed. Help me to trust you Lord as I step
out in faith, answer the call and the task that you have set before me, let thy
will be done in my life for you have made me to be a Kingdom and priest and I
shall reign on this earth in Jesus name. Amen.
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