Author: Dr Glen

A burning bush experience

Exodus chapter 3:1-4 Now Moses was tending the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, the priest of Midian, and he led the flock to the far side of the wilderness and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. ² There the angel of the Lord appeared to him in flames of fire from within a bush. Moses saw that though the bush was on fire it did not burn up. ³ So Moses thought, “I will go over and see this strange sight—why the bush does not burn up.” ⁴ When the Lord saw that he had gone over to look, God called to him from within the bush, “Moses! Moses!” And Moses said, “Here I am.” [NIV]

Many of us have a busy and sometimes hectic lifestyle. When we read the Scripture in Exodus chapter 3:1, Moses was busy tending to a flock of sheep. Being a shepherd carries an enormous responsibility which includes, remaining focused, making sure that the sheep are grazing in a fertile area, and also being assured that the sheep are safe from any nearby predators.

God does something very unique to get Moses attention. He (God) first appears to Moses in a burning flame that is inside of a bush, without the bush being consumed. Once Moses turned aside to look at this great site, God then speaks to Moses, and calls him by his name “Moses, Moses,” and Moses answers and says “Here I am.”

So I ask this question, “what does God have to do to get our attention?” Are we so caught up in our daily routine of responsibilities that we have no time, or are so distracted that we don’t hear the voice of God? In our day to day living, where does God fit in with our priorities?

Does God always have to give us a “burning bush experience” to get our attention?

The Psalmist writes in Psalms 46:10 “Be still and know that I am God.”

We have to make and take time out of our busy schedules or activities to be still, and sit quietly. When we do this, we will be able to hear, and listen to the voice of God clearly, without having to have a “burning bush” experience to get our attention.

Starting today:

• try riding in your vehicle with the radio off
• put the cell phone on mute or vibrate for a short period of time
• respond to that text or email a little later unless it is an immediate emergency
• and put anything else on hold that will distract you from hearing the voice of God 

Many times people may say “I’m just waiting on God” not realizing that God has been waiting on them, but they have been too busy to hear His voice calling them.

“God I thank you for being longsuffering with your people, and that we will be attentive to hear your voice without having to have a “burning bush experience” from You to get our attention focused on what you are trying to say to us, in Jesus name…Amen!

Continuing in His service…Rev

 

G P S

God’s perfect system

Proverbs 3:5-8  ^“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding;
⁶ In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall direct your paths.

⁷ Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and depart from evil.
⁸ It will be health to your flesh,
And strength to your bones.” (NKJV)

Most of our vehicles and smart phones today have a GPS tracking system installed from the factory. This GPS can assist both with navigation, directions and tracking by a chip that has been installed. We can enter the address of the destination that we want to go to, and these systems in our vehicles and phones, assist the user with getting to their destination.

This system has a voice that verbally gives the listener directions on how to get where they want to go. The listener places their trust in this voice for correct directions to get to their destination.

The Holy Spirit is “God’s GPS.” Just as a person listens to the natural voice in the GPS for directions, they should also trust and listen to the supernatural voice of the Holy Spirit for spiritual guidance.

Proverbs 3 verses 5,6.7 and 8 gives a description of how God’s GPS works in the lives of believers.

Proverbs 3:5 and 6 give instruction and advice to the reader.

 ^“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; ⁶ In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.”

Many times a believer can make the mistake of “leaning on their own understanding” without trusting God to lead and guide them. When we acknowledge God in the lifestyle that we live, we are exhibiting both trust and faith that He will direct our paths.

Psalm 119:105 “Your word is a Lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” (NKJV)

Proverbs 3:7 gives both caution and a warning.

⁷ “Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and depart from evil.“

The caution is no matter how good it may look, we should not be “wise in our own eyes” but see things as God would have us to see them. The warning means to reverence God with a healthy “fear of the Lord” that assist us with “departing from evil”.

Psalm 23:4 “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil;For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

Proverbs 3:8 tells us that we will be “in good health” and have the “strength” that is needed to continue on the path as God directs us.

⁸ It will be health to your flesh, And strength to your bones.”

God, thank you for the Holy Spirit that leads and guides your people with your perfect GPS. I pray that your people continue to trust in You, leaning not on their own understanding, and continue acknowledging you in everything that is done, in Jesus name…Amen!

Continuing in His service…Rev

He is able

Jeremiah 32:27 “Behold, I Am the Lord, the God of all flesh. Is there anything too hard for Me? ”

There is nothing too hard for God. We often put limits on God who is limitless. God is:

Omniscient — All knowing having unlimited knowledge.

Omnipresent — Being everywhere at the same time having unlimited presence.

Omnipotent — Having unlimited power.

Ephesians 3:20 “Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us” (NKJV)

Fear and doubt will cause someone to think that God is not able.

Faith and hope will cause someone to believe that God is able.

Romans 8:28 “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” (NKJV)

No matter what happens in a person’s life, God’s providence is working for the good of those who love Him, and are being obedient to what God has called them to do.

Genesis 18:14 “Is anything too hard for the Lord? At the appointed time I will return to you, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.”

Because God is able, a person can believe the unbelievable. God will make it happen, at the appointed time.

Jeremiah 32:17 “Ah, Lord God! Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. There is nothing too hard for You.”

God is the creator of all creation, by Him all things are made.

 Philippians 4:19 “And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” (NKJV)

God is able to provide everything that will ever be needed, His resources are unlimited. With God there is no lack or running out of resources.

Lord Jesus, I believe what it says in your word that You are able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, and nothing is too hard for You. I believe that You are all power, all knowledge and all presence at the same time. You are the great “I AM” and are able to do anything but fail. Thank you making your face to shine upon your people in Jesus name…Amen!

Continuing in His service…Rev

Unchanging

Hebrews 13:8 “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” (NKJV)

Depending on the location where a person is living, they will experience a change in the weather according to the season. This change of weather gives some individuals an opportunity to enjoy different activities outdoors. Sometimes a change can be for the good, and sometimes a change can be bad. 

Malachi 3:6 “For I am the Lord, I do not change; Therefore you are not consumed, O sons of Jacob.” (NKJV) 

Christians serve the one God who is unchanging. The same grace, peace, mercy and long-suffering that God has given His people all down thru history, is still available today. That is because God is unchanging.

Psalm 102:27 “But You are the same, And Your years will have no end.” (NKJV)

God is eternal, and His people can count on him to always do what he says He will do. The past, the present, and the future are all equally known to Him. He is the Alpha and the Omega.

James 1:17 “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.” (NKJV)

Every gift that comes from God is good, perfect and unchanging. God’s gifts will always be adequate, complete, lacking nothing and beneficial to those that are receiving. There is no variation of God’s gifts.   

Hebrews 7:24 “But He, because He continues forever, has an unchangeable priesthood.” (NKJV)

Believers can have the certainty of Jesus not changing and being the high priest forever. Jesus remains the same yesterday, today and forever.

Hebrews 1:10-12 And: “You, Lord, in the beginning laid the foundation of the earth, And the heavens are the work of Your hands. ¹¹ They will perish, but You remain; And they will all grow old like a garment;¹² Like a cloak You will fold them up, And they will be changed. But You are the same, And Your years will not fail.”(NKJV)

O God, in the world today, things are constantly changing. Thank you for being the one and only God that remains unchanging, in Jesus name…Amen!

Continuing in His service…Rev