Referenced Scriptures: 1 Samuel 15:22, 1 Thessalonians 5:19
“Tell me,” Samuel said. “Does the Lord really want sacrifices and offerings? No! He doesn’t want your sacrifices. He wants you to obey him
Today was a very interesting day. Just another typical day (I thought), I spent time in prayer and in my Word and was feeling pretty good about it but God had more much more in mind. As the day went on I was led to a very powerful song, and as you know God has very frequently spoke to me through music. The song at the bottom of this post for those of you who are interested. A Guest Speaker at my church played this video at our church this past week and I didn't get a chance to really let it soak in. Today I woke with it in my spirit so I listened to a few times but it didn't hit me (break me) until towards the end of the day. This entire song talks about how God knows us. I mean really think about that He knows you. The lyrics go on to say, "nothing is hidden from Your sight, wherever I go, You find me You know every detail of my life and You are God and You don't miss a thing." If you stop and really allow that to sink in it will completely break you.
Through this God showed me something. I was led to 1 Samuel 15 where Saul thought he had done exactly what God had instructed him to do, but he didn't. Samuel then completely puts it out there in verse 22 where he tells Saul that God doesn't want sacrifices He wants obedience. The moment I read this, I broke, and had to go get alone with God. I found myself broken, in the single stall of my work restroom, in tears, and on the floor crying out to God. During this prayer time I spent with God another portion of scripture was place in my spirit; 1 Thessalonians 5:19, which says, Do not quench the Spirit.
God showed me that I have not been 100% obedient to what He has told me to do in various areas of my life and in this disobedience I have even at times quenched the Spirit from moving. He also revealed that I tend to get so caught up in serving (or sacrifice) but all the serving (sacrifice) in the world will never replace the fact that God also wants my obedience. If you've been around the church circles for any amount of time you will hear it if you listen. The people that always talk about how much work they are doing for the kingdom and how busy they are being a servant for God. I know this is true because I've done it myself. God doesn't want ONLY want our sacrifices He wants our obedience to ALL He instructs us to do. Do you even realize that God desires a personal relationship with you? I mean this is why we were created, but we are just too busy being busy that we actually don't even have any time for Him.
Take Care & God Bless,
-E
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