Friday, January 28, 2011

God Says, Our Reply

GOD SAYS, OUR REPLY
Deuteronomy 30:20
“[Now choose life, so that you and your children might live] and that you may love the Lord your God, listen to His voice, and hold fast to Him. For the Lord is your life, and He will give you many years in the land He swore to your fathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.”

“If I die today, I’m not sure I’m ready for heaven. I’m having way too much fun for life to end!” Bobby teased his buddy Miguel, as they wrestled to the floor in Bobby’s house after school.

What must God think when He overhears His kids’ chatter? Didn’t He send Jesus to save mankind? How many times do His kids beg for more time on earth, not yet ready to come to the place He’s preparing for us? (John 14:2-3). Kids are famous for saying the funniest things. Even the smallest children pick up phrases they hear others say.

“Pick up your toys and return them to the chest. Then wash up for dinner” Mom says. Before dinner’s on the table, her two kids are sitting in their chairs. “Did you put your toys away? Did you wash your hands?” Mom asks.

“Later, Mom” one replies.

“We’re too busy right now” says the other.”

Do you ever wonder what God may sometimes think when we side step His commands? For one thing, just as the two children who’re awaiting dinner didn't follow Mom's command, they are disobedient. And yet, despite our disobedience, we’re encouraged to run straight to God when needing help.

What does God think when someone’s too weary to pray after a long day? Jesus offers us with outstretched arms, “Come to Me all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28).

When we’re rebelling, do we stop to remember God’s command to be holy? (1Peter 1:16). How often do we imagine we’re invisible when we’re doing bad things?

To the children at the dinner table: “Get down and wash your hands, NOW!” Mom ordered. “You can clean up your toys after dinner.”

Miguel said to Bobby, when they lay exhausted in a heap on the rug, “This IS fun, but I’ll bet that heaven is even more fun than we can even imagine!”

Take Home Nugget


God speaks to His kids throughout the Bible. Most times, we’re too busy to hear His voice, too frantic to remember His promises. For everything He does for us nonstop, how can we best show Him our appreciation? Obedience is the best way to show God our love, and is our best reply.

J.D. Griffith
Master, speak, and make me ready,
When Thy voice is truly heard,
With obedience glad and steady,
Still to follow every word.

Havergal
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