God, Show Yourself

Given December 3, 2010

During my devotion and prayer time this morning, I asked God to show Himself to me; to manifest Himself in my midst so I could see His glory.  I was immediately reminded of several people and situations in the Bible that gave me an answer to my query.

David saw the deliverence of God in his fight with Goliath but he had to get out of the trenches and run into battle first. (1 Samuel 17:48).  Moses saw the power of God at the Red Sea but he had to lift his staff out over the water first. (Exodus 14:16).  Noah and his family saw the deliverence of God but he had to build an ark first. (Genesis 6:22).

Joshua and his people saw the military might of God at Jericho but they had to march around the city thirteen times first. (Joshua 6:2-4).  Peter saw a miracle of God but he had to step out of the boat first. (Matthew 14:29).  You see, all these people and many more saw God’s glory but first THEY had to DO something!  They had to take action first.  Joseph had to endure almost fourteen years of “doing” before he saw God’s glory but he had successes along the way; he never gave up and continued serving God and God was with him. (Genesis 39:2)

The Bible says, “Be ye doers of the Word and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.” (James 1:22).  If we want to see the glory of God in our lives, at least He told me, we’re going to have to get up off the couch and do something.  I think He has already told us some things to do so if you’re waiting for a miracle in your situation, ask God what you’re supposed to do first.  If this has helped you or caused you to think, please reply.  Be blessed!

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