As I have been
talking with new Christians, I find they so want to do what GOD wants them to
do but are unsure what that is. So I have been sharing with some how easy GOD
makes it for us to know what HE wants us to do even before we know much about
the Bible.
1. One way GOD speaks to us and directs our steps is while we read HIS word. A verse or even just a word will make us aware of what we should or should not do.
That is like straight stitching on my sewing machine, Yet, my sewing machine, like many others, has attachments. When an attachment is placed on the sewing machine it will do special things automatically: like zig-zag, sew on buttons, do special designs. But without the attachment, it will not do those things. I find that is like walking with GOD. When HE desires me to do something, HE puts on an attachment. Let me explain.
2. Another way GOD speaks to us and leads us is through nudging us. By that I mean GOD places within us both HIS desires and the ability to do them so that we feel an urge or nudge to do something. Philippians 2:13 Even in Old Testament times GOD led HIS people by placing within them the knowing of what they should do. That awareness of what we should do GOD- HIMSELF gives us in order to enable us to do all that HE wants us to do. Deuteronomy 29:29 Sometimes we feel something is just not right… that is often referred to as a check by the SPIRIT telling us NO to stop us.
The Bible speaks of this in different places. I especially like how it is said in Deuteronomy 30:11-14 where GOD told the people that the word telling them what HE wanted them to do was not hidden from them and neither was it far off. No one had to be sent to heaven to get it and bring it to tell the people, no one had to go across the ocean to find out what GOD wanted and bring it back to them, No, GOD said, But the word is very near to you, it is in your own mouth and in your own heart that you may do it.
When we obey the nudges and checks GOD places within us, it is also called being led by the SPIRIT. And if we let the Holy SPIRIT lead us we won’t need to have a check list of the ordinances Colossians 1:14… cause we are following GOD HIMSELF…step by step. The law was a schoolmaster (a teacher) to show us we needed CHRIST. Now that we have CHRIST, HE leads us through HIS SPIRIT.
The Bible tells us what GOD is like and what we as HIS children should be like. We should go to HIS word to see how to act as HIS child. The Bible often speaks directly to us showing us ourselves. Sometimes, we don’t like what it is showing us. It is like going to a mirror and seeing your hair is a mess. It would be silly to go to a mirror and see a problem and not do something about it. So when we see something wrong in us as we read, we need to turn from it. When that happens, we are allowing the SPIRIT to lead us.
If we follow the nudges and checks of the SPIRIT we will not commit the acts of the flesh but automatically do what GOD wants thereby the righteousness of the law will be fulfilled in us. Romans 8:1,4
But, what if we refuse to do what we know we should? Then we have literally turning our back on GOD and refusing to follow the SPIRIT. When our back is to GOD, we don’t hear HIM so good. Sometimes we are not even aware we have sinned. Therefore, we need to begin and end and sometimes throughout each day ask the HOLY SPIRIT if we have grieved or quenched HIM. He will tells us if we have. If something comes to mind, all we need do is stop and confess it. For just like we keep soap on hand to wash with when we are dirty. In a like manner GOD has given the Christian a bar of soap so to speak. If we confess our sins HE is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. I John 1:9. That verse is the 1st verse my pastor had me memorize after I came to JESUS. He called it the Christians bar of soap. (LOL)
I am so glad GOD nudges me in the way I need to go, aren’t you? I even take comfort in knowing that HE has provided a bar of soap to wash with if I fall in the mud.
1. One way GOD speaks to us and directs our steps is while we read HIS word. A verse or even just a word will make us aware of what we should or should not do.
That is like straight stitching on my sewing machine, Yet, my sewing machine, like many others, has attachments. When an attachment is placed on the sewing machine it will do special things automatically: like zig-zag, sew on buttons, do special designs. But without the attachment, it will not do those things. I find that is like walking with GOD. When HE desires me to do something, HE puts on an attachment. Let me explain.
2. Another way GOD speaks to us and leads us is through nudging us. By that I mean GOD places within us both HIS desires and the ability to do them so that we feel an urge or nudge to do something. Philippians 2:13 Even in Old Testament times GOD led HIS people by placing within them the knowing of what they should do. That awareness of what we should do GOD- HIMSELF gives us in order to enable us to do all that HE wants us to do. Deuteronomy 29:29 Sometimes we feel something is just not right… that is often referred to as a check by the SPIRIT telling us NO to stop us.
The Bible speaks of this in different places. I especially like how it is said in Deuteronomy 30:11-14 where GOD told the people that the word telling them what HE wanted them to do was not hidden from them and neither was it far off. No one had to be sent to heaven to get it and bring it to tell the people, no one had to go across the ocean to find out what GOD wanted and bring it back to them, No, GOD said, But the word is very near to you, it is in your own mouth and in your own heart that you may do it.
When we obey the nudges and checks GOD places within us, it is also called being led by the SPIRIT. And if we let the Holy SPIRIT lead us we won’t need to have a check list of the ordinances Colossians 1:14… cause we are following GOD HIMSELF…step by step. The law was a schoolmaster (a teacher) to show us we needed CHRIST. Now that we have CHRIST, HE leads us through HIS SPIRIT.
The Bible tells us what GOD is like and what we as HIS children should be like. We should go to HIS word to see how to act as HIS child. The Bible often speaks directly to us showing us ourselves. Sometimes, we don’t like what it is showing us. It is like going to a mirror and seeing your hair is a mess. It would be silly to go to a mirror and see a problem and not do something about it. So when we see something wrong in us as we read, we need to turn from it. When that happens, we are allowing the SPIRIT to lead us.
If we follow the nudges and checks of the SPIRIT we will not commit the acts of the flesh but automatically do what GOD wants thereby the righteousness of the law will be fulfilled in us. Romans 8:1,4
But, what if we refuse to do what we know we should? Then we have literally turning our back on GOD and refusing to follow the SPIRIT. When our back is to GOD, we don’t hear HIM so good. Sometimes we are not even aware we have sinned. Therefore, we need to begin and end and sometimes throughout each day ask the HOLY SPIRIT if we have grieved or quenched HIM. He will tells us if we have. If something comes to mind, all we need do is stop and confess it. For just like we keep soap on hand to wash with when we are dirty. In a like manner GOD has given the Christian a bar of soap so to speak. If we confess our sins HE is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. I John 1:9. That verse is the 1st verse my pastor had me memorize after I came to JESUS. He called it the Christians bar of soap. (LOL)
I am so glad GOD nudges me in the way I need to go, aren’t you? I even take comfort in knowing that HE has provided a bar of soap to wash with if I fall in the mud.
hugs
Sharon
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