As 2012 unfolds we need to be
reminded that God wants us to be about His business and purposes. We need to
look no further than God’s Word to find out what we should and should not be doing.
In 1 Samuel 3:1-18 we see the story of a young boy who “ministered before
the Lord under Eli the priest.” One night the Lord called out to Samuel,
and after the third time he answered God who told him what was to come.
The problems that are within
the church and the country today were present in Samuel’s time. The Word is not
preached; “the Word of the Lord was rare”. Few are seeking Him; “there
were not many visions”. Church is business as usual; “lying down in his
usual place”. The Voice of God is not understood; “The Word of the Lord
had not been revealed.”
Let us stand firm on the Word
of God, the truth, and apply it to every aspect of our lives. Few are seeking
because we have lost the passion and conviction of sharing the Gospel. The
“Good News” is still the greatest news anyone could ever hear, and we have been
commissioned to carry to all the corners of the world. That includes our
families, neighbors, co-workers, students, and friends. We must examine how we
are trying to accomplish God’s purposes. We need to take, “We’ve never done it
that way” out of our vocabulary. We must seek Him through prayer, study of His
Word, and worship. Amen?
Be wise today and be about
His purposes.
