Warriors Arise: October 25, 2022
1 Samuel 19:18-21 (NKJV) So David fled and escaped, and went to Samuel at Ramah, and told him all that Saul had done to him. And he and Samuel went and stayed in Naioth. 19 Now it was told Saul, saying, “Take note, David is at Naioth in Ramah!” 20 Then Saul sent messengers to take David. And when they saw the group of prophets prophesying, and Samuel standing as leader over them, the Spirit of God came upon the messengers of Saul, and they also prophesied. 21 And when Saul was told, he sent other messengers, and they prophesied likewise. Then Saul sent messengers again the third time, and they prophesied also.
I have heard someone is considered insane when they continue doing something the same way, but expect different results. Saul has already sent out two groups of messengers and now he is sending a third. What is different about this third group that he should expect different results?
What about for you and me? As I read this, I am evaluating my life. Am I doing something the same way and expecting different results?
Pause and think back over the last week, month, or year. Does this year look a lot like last year in your personal life?
Are you in the same place you were with God last year?
Is there anything different in the relationship?
If so, what?
Are you in the same place in your relationship with your spouse as last year?
Is there anything different in the relationship?
If so, what?
Are you in the same place in your relationship with your kids or parents as last year?
Is there anything different in the relationship?
Is so, what?
Are you in the same place in your job or hobby?
I guess the more important question is: "Would you like to be in a different place?" Have you been doing the same thing but expecting different results in:
Your relationship with God?
Your relationship with your spouse?
Your relationship with your kids or parents?
Have you wanted a new job or hobby?
Are you growing weary in waiting for things to change when you are the one who needs to make a change? I had this saying on my wall in my college dorm room. It really helped me with my mindset. "Change isn't change until something has changed." I can't expect a different outcome if I hadn't shifted to a different input.
Father, I come before You now. There are some things in my life that need to change. I need different results but I keep doing the same thing. I position myself before You. I seek You to show me the change I need to get different results. Again, I come before You. I am listening. I am silent. I know You will direct me. I want to get every detail You speak. You have placed inside of me something beyond my capabilities. I cannot do them on my own. I need You to guide me, give me strength and courage, and perseverance to see them come to fruition. You know exactly how to accomplish the task You have given to me. I want to do it Your way. I will waste time, energy and get frustrated if I do it in my own ability. I need You. I will listen and Your destiny within me will come to fruition in Jesus' name amen.
A Warrior in the Lord’s Army,
Veridee Joy Hand
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