Wait on God
Ξ May 27th, 2010 | → 5 Comments | ∇ Educate for Freedom, Self-Improvement: Motivational, Self-improvement:Spiritual |
Have you ever felt pressured to make a decision and you did not know what to do? I have, many times.
And every time I make a decision when the pressure is on I miss it!
We are not supposed to make important decisions when we feel pressured (unless it’s a life or death situation).
For one thing, sometimes we will decide just anything to get rid of the pressure.
But, more important than that, we will not be able to listen from God.
You see, God does not use fear or anxiety to lead us. He will always lead us with peace, even under exasperating circumstances.
Jesus was pressured a lot by the religious people of His age. They always tried to trick Him into situations that would give them the right to accuse Him of blasphemy.
One day they took a woman to him who had committed adultery. Under their law she was doomed to be stoned and die for her sin. But they knew that Jesus was going to have trouble with this issue. After all, He preached about love and forgiveness, two concepts they were not very familiar with.
So they confronted Him with their two options:
A) Either she has to be stoned to make justice
B) Or you declare her free with your “love message” and you violate the law of Moses.
Pretty tricky situation, huh?
But Jesus did not hurry to answer them. He knelt down and started drawing in the sand. Waiting, listening to God.
His adversaries were dumbfounded, they never expected that!
After a wile Jesus came up with His glorious option C): “He who is without sin among you, let him throw a stone at her first.” (John 8:3)
His opponents had no other choice. One by one they disappeared and the woman’s life was saved.
Next time you feel pressured with an option A) or B), kneel down in the sand and listen to God!
He will always have an option C) for you!
Oh, and remember…
“Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart” (Psalms 27:14)
G.F.I.
Go For It!
Bettina
PD Don’t make rash decisions. Learn how to hear from God.
on May 27th, 2010 at 4:15 am
Lovely – thanks for this.
on June 1st, 2010 at 6:22 pm
How do you know when God is talking to you. I am trying to sell my house but I dont know if I am making the right decision. I am praying but I am confused cause I dont know when God is talking to me.
on June 6th, 2010 at 4:59 am
Hi Jay,
If you are a child of God you can hesar from God. The Bible says you can in Romans 8:14, John 10,14, 15, 16. I suggest you read these verses and Chapters and God will give you more revelation and help you hear from Him.
In Him,
Bettina
on June 16th, 2010 at 1:41 pm
About a week ago I started asking God for a rhema word – I needed confirmation – whether or not to marry the guy I was dating. I was anxious and scared and It was difficult to hear Him. Until one evening after a great church service – as I was reading my bible before bed…I got the rhema word…I was at peaceful at the time. Thats the key!!! Like Bettina says Next time you feel pressured with an option A) or B), kneel down in the sand and listen to God!
He will always have an option C) for you!
on June 18th, 2010 at 1:43 am
Hi Modjadji,
Good! God is good, we just have to listen to Him!
Thanks for sharing!
Bettina