Embrace God Ideas and Not Just Good Ideas.
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August 10th, 2009
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Embrace God Ideas and Not Just Good Ideas.
It is true that good works are fruit of the life of God on the inside of us.
But, many people are wearing themselves out physically doing things that are good ideas, while avoiding "God Ideas".
I am not advocating laziness because the Bible tells us in
Prov. 6:6-11 that laziness is a quick way to failure.
However, good ideas are not always "God ideas". A "God idea"
for you may just be a good idea for someone else and vice versa.
We must use Godly discernment in this area or some of our good ideas will become weights around our neck and hinder us in our race.
Exodus 18:13-24 tells us Moses, as the leader of the Israelites,
came out daily to judge the affairs of the people from morning until evening.
Moses' father in law, Jethro, recognized and told Moses that what he was doing
would cause both him and the people to become weary.
At first, Moses defended his position and explained to Jethro the necessity of what he is doing for God and the people.
Jethro then advises Moses to select some Godly men to help and then advises Moses this:
"if you do this thing and God so commands you, then you will be able to endure and all this people will also go to their place in peace."
Moses knew Jethro's advice was a "God idea" because Moses had probably already begun to feel weary from his work load.
Jesus followed this same example by delegating responsibility to His disciples.
By saying "no" to one good idea we can save hours of time and energy that can be better spent pursuing "God ideas".
Prov. 19:21 says, "There are many plans in a man's heart, never the less the Lord's counsel in that will stand."
May He Bless You and Keep You Today!
With Great Love
IN HIS SERVICE
Connie
Please click below to see something Jesus left for your Spirit!:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nxtl4SQcVP8&feature=related
However, good ideas are not always "God ideas". A "God idea"
for you may just be a good idea for someone else and vice versa.
We must use Godly discernment in this area or some of our good ideas will become weights around our neck and hinder us in our race.
Exodus 18:13-24 tells us Moses, as the leader of the Israelites,
came out daily to judge the affairs of the people from morning until evening.
Moses' father in law, Jethro, recognized and told Moses that what he was doing
would cause both him and the people to become weary.
At first, Moses defended his position and explained to Jethro the necessity of what he is doing for God and the people.
Jethro then advises Moses to select some Godly men to help and then advises Moses this:
"if you do this thing and God so commands you, then you will be able to endure and all this people will also go to their place in peace."
Moses knew Jethro's advice was a "God idea" because Moses had probably already begun to feel weary from his work load.
Jesus followed this same example by delegating responsibility to His disciples.
By saying "no" to one good idea we can save hours of time and energy that can be better spent pursuing "God ideas".
Prov. 19:21 says, "There are many plans in a man's heart, never the less the Lord's counsel in that will stand."
May He Bless You and Keep You Today!
With Great Love
IN HIS SERVICE
Connie
Please click below to see something Jesus left for your Spirit!:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nxtl4SQcVP8&feature=related
posted by Pastor Connie Ciccone | 10:45 AM
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