Warriors Arise: March 5, 2023
1 Chronicles 16:1-2 (NKJV) So they brought the ark of God, and set it in the midst of the tabernacle that David had erected for it. Then they offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before God. 2 And when David had finished offering the burnt offerings and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the Lord.
David had orchestrated the ark of God return to all of God's people. This is an important day in their history. The ark of God had not been in the tent or tabernacle for several decades, before Saul became Israel's first king. I wonder how long David had dreamed of this day and this moment.
When things didn't work out when he tried to bring the ark of God back to all the people, it didn't work out so well. Obviously, he sought the Lord and he turned to Scripture for answers. He wanted everything to be done to honor God. To honor God, we must seek Him and find out what He wants done and how.
Many of us have received a gift we didn't want. Matter-of-fact many of us probably still have something we received with tags still on it or it is still in the original box. Why is that? The person giving the gift wanted to do something nice or maybe out of expectation but they don'r really know us. They don't know what we need, want, the size, or the color. David desired to honor God.
I started this blog headed one direction and feel God leading another. Since this is God's blog, I'll follow Him. When things do not work out the way we want them to, even if we are trying to do the right thing and honor God, what do you do?
Rebecca inquired of the Lord because the children struggled within her… (Gen. 25:22-23)
The tribal leaders inquire of the Lord to know who will be the first king of Israel (1 Sam. 10:22)
David inquires of the Lord a number of times. This is a pattern for him. It represents his desire to completely walk upon the path God has before him.
When things do not work out the way we think they should, we need to position ourselves before God and have our Bible ready. Just like David learned about how the ark of God was to be carried from Scripture, we should have our Bible ready for God to direct our path through Scripture. We need to inquire of the the Lord. He will tell us what He wants done, when He wants it done and how. However, I will say, there are things that need to be done exactly as He says, because He said it. There are some things He doesn't give specific instructions and we have our creativity to contribute. When things do not work out, we need to inquire of the Lord. He doesn't want us to quit but He does want us to follow His lead.
Father, I am incredibly thankful You desire to teach me of Your ways. I am put at peace to know You will guide me in what You want done. You will direct me in how you want it done. You will also let me know when You want it done. I come before You today and ask for boldness to do what You have called me to do. I pray I would listen carefully and know Your Word clearly. I want to please You in all that I do. I want Your name to known and Your love to be received by all. When things do not go as I would think they should have gone, I pray I would turn to You and inquire in order to do things the way they will bring You the most glory and harvest in Jesus' name amen.
A Warrior in the Lord’s Army,
Veridee Joy Hand
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