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Trip Planning

February 19, 2012 by Bill Leave a Comment

Given February 11, 2012

Before we take a trip, say on vacation, we ususlly do some trip planning, right? We reserve a place to stay, get an idea of what to do when we get there, and plan the route. We want to know evrything and plan it all before we leave. We want to see everything ahead, know where we’re going, have the GPS programmed or the Mapquest directions printed off, all before we pull out of the driveway. Isn’t that right? But with Spiritual things, it doesn’t work that way.

The Bible says, “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” (2 Corinthians 5:7). God wants us to trust Him before and as we start out and have faith that He will direct our way. “In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths. (Proverbs 3:6). God told Abraham to pick up, leave everything and go to a place He would show him later…and Abraham went without hesitation, (Genesis 12:1). Jesus asked Peter to step out of the boat and come to Him, and Peter did, (Matthew 14:29). These examples and more show that trusting God and what He says always works out whether we know everything about the situation or not. On the other hand, Jesus told the rich, young ruler, (Mattthew 19: 16-22), to sell all he had, give it to the poor, and come follow Him. But the guy had a lot of things and chose not to trust Jesus and step out in faith. What did he miss out on?

But you might say, “But it’s dark Lord, I can’t see where I’m going and I’m afraid.” My grandkids might say that so what does a loving pawpaw do? “Don’t worry kids.” “Come on, I’ll go with you. Give me your hand.” Is God asking you to step out of your comfort zone into the unknown? He’s standing there with His hand out saying, “Come on, I’ll go with you.” Take that first step.

Restored!

January 25, 2012 by Bill Leave a Comment

Given January 24, 2011

Driving to work on this beautiful day, as I stopped for a stop sign, passing in front of me was a truck pulling a trailer with an old, rusty, shell of a car on it. I barely could tell that it was a late 60s model Plymouth. It had no hood, doors, or front-right quarter panel, and no engine. A skeleton of a car that was once new and useful to someone. Now, it appeared to be ugly and of no use to anyone. But this guy in the truck was taking it somewhere. The thought crossed my mind, “I bet he’s not taking that piece of junk to the junk pile.” “I bet he’s got some plans for it.”

Immediately my thoughts turned to people’s broken and junked lives. Many of God’s creation are like that old car frame, just a shell of what they once were or could be again. I looked at that junk heap and thought, “Somebody paid a price for that mess.” And Jesus paid a price for us. However bad the mess we have made of ourselves, Jesus paid for us and, just like the owner of that junk car, He wants to restore us. In the skilled hands of mechanic, that old car will once again be a masterpiece! It will have new parts, a new engine, restored interior, and new paint. It will once again be new and useful to someone.

If you think you’re a piece of junk, God wants to restore you. “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” (2 Corinthians5:17). Jesus paid a great price for you, (His life), and God has a restoration plan for you, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”, (Jeremiah 29:11). There is no reason to be relegated to the junk pile. The great Restorer has bought you and wants to take you home to work on you. Say yes!

Listen To Him!

January 13, 2012 by Bill Leave a Comment

Given December 15, 2011

God is our Father and His Word says He is with us all the time, (Hebrews 13:5), and if someone hangs around you all the time, they’re going to talk to you. Don’t you think? Especially if they’re the smartest person ever and they have things you need to know. They’re going to want to help you and teach you things. But what if they talk and you don’t listen or are preoccupied with stuff around you and miss what they say? This happened to me recently and I’d like to tell you about it.

I had written an IP address, an Internet thing I needed to do something at work, on a yellow Post-it note and when I needed it, I couldn’t find it. I looked in my truck, in my office, in all my pockets but could’nt find it anywhere. I had made several trips back and forth to a building next to mine where I was setting up for a meeting and noticed a piece of trash on the parking lot. Something inside told me I should pick it up but in my haste to set up for the meeting I walked right over it twice. “Ah, let someone else get it, I’m in too much of a hurry now.”, I thought.

However the third time I made that walk back to my office, the Holy Spirit spoke strongly to me to be a responsible servant and pick up that yellow, visible piece of paper in order to “clean up” the parking lot. As I bent to pick it up, it hit me…the note I couldn’t find was yellow and square, post-it size just like this piece of trash. I picked it up, turned it over, and saw that it was the note I’d lost. The Holy Spirit had told me twice to pick up that trash because He knew what it was but I was “too busy, in too much of a hurry”.

How many time does the Lord whisper things to us we need to know or tells us, “Don’t go there!”, or some other conversational thing that we just ignore, half listen to, or don’t even hear? How much are we missing every day because of this? Jesus said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:” (John 10:27). He also said in Revelation 3:20 that He is standing at the door knocking and, “..if anyone hears My voice“, He will come in to them and eat with them. IF.

Think about this today. Have a conversation with Jesus like you would with another person. Ask Him questions and wait for an answer. When you get a “feeling” on the inside that you should do something, say “Thank you Lord, I will.” Or, if you get a red flag feeling to NOT do something, heed it. Be blessed!

Two Resolutions for 2012

January 1, 2012 by Bill Leave a Comment

Given January 1, 2012

As I contemplated what to write on this New Year’s Day, several thoughts went through my mind. God has given me numerous “revelations” that I have made note of for future posts but none of those seemed appropriate for today. Then, I remembered two revelations I had written previously that made sense. These two former posts are very appropriate for me to use as New Year’s resolutions this year and I want to share them with you. My prayer is that you will think about these ywo and adopt them for yourselves.

The first former post can be found here: https://roadrevelations.org/?p=196 and is titled, “Levels Of Servanthood”. It mentions several levels we may go through as we choose to be servants of the Master. I want to serve my Master more this year and hope you do too.

The second is found here: https://roadrevelations.org/?p=416 and is titled, “Jesus at the Back of the Church”. It helps us to visualize what it means to “Seek ye first…”. I will admit my eyes teared up as I read this post again. I want to be pleasing to Jesus and accomplish His plan for me but He constantly reminds me that all that I want, all that I desire begins with Him.

I hope you are blessed as you read these posts from the past and resolve in 2012 to seek Jesus with all you have FIRST and then go about being His servant. May God bless you, your family, and all you attempt in 2012.

Receive The Gift

December 24, 2011 by Bill Leave a Comment

Given December 23, 2011

It’s Christmas and most of us have received a various number of gifts and, hopefully, given some as well. Most of us agree this gift-giving thing has become somewhat distorted from the original concept. The Magi had heard about Jesus, came to His house, worshipped Him, and then gave Him gifts. (Matthew 2:11). Today, we are in His house…let’s give Him our gifts of worship.

But gold, frankincense and myrrh were not the only gifts given on that first Christmas; in fact there was a much better gift given. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16). God gave US a gift, a free gift, and He wants ALL His creation to have it. Maybe you’ve never received this gift or maybe you got it some time back, used it for a while, but then put it up on the shelf in the closet.

The best gift ever was given on that Christmas day long ago. Today…take it and open it for the first time or go get it off the shelf. It will make the Father really happy!