Warriors Arise: February 2, 2023
1 Chronicles 15:11-13 (NKJV) And David called for Zadok and Abiathar the priests, and for the Levites: for Uriel, Asaiah, Joel, Shemaiah, Eliel, and Amminadab. 12 He said to them, “You are the heads of the fathers’ houses of the Levites; sanctify yourselves, you and your brethren, that you may bring up the ark of the Lord God of Israel to the place I have prepared for it. 13 For because you did not do it the first time, the Lord our God broke out against us, because we did not consult Him about the proper order.”
It is a big deal when we do not consult the God. Especially, when we know from Scripture that He will work all things out for our good. This is not to say that He doesn't say, "No" at times. Even in His saying, "No," it is for our good. In Scripture, we also read He will not withhold any good thing from us. We may not see it, but we live by faith and faith says we will trust God to give us good things.
Also, we have to see God is working things out for our good when He holds the door open for us on something we didn't ask for. For instance, I didn't ask to come to my friends funeral. I didn't even pray about it. In my mind, it wasn't even a possibility. We didn't have the time. Our kids needed us at home. It is an 18 hour trip one-way. We hadn't planned financially for the trip, etc. We can all come up with "logical" reason, but when God opens the door for us, we are to walk through.
God made it abundantly clear that I was to come. Within 11 hours of the confirmation, we were on the road for an 18 hour road trip that was unplanned and hadn't been thought of as a possibility. Which is odd, because I love to travel. So, if there is a snippet of a possibility, even if there isn't, I like to dream about it, until I finally have to yield that it really cannot happen.
Obviously, it is a big deal to God. I could have missed the open door. When a friend called and asked why I wasn't going, the reasons I gave didn't allow God opportunity to speak. A couple hours later my oldest daughter called and offered to go with me. Then I had to step back and consult God. He was trying to get my attention. He was holding the door open, but I wasn't even looking in His direction. I almost missed out on the blessing. If my friend and Abigail hadn't called I wouldn't have given it a second thought.
How many things have I missed out on, because I didn't consult God?
How many things, events, plans, etc. go awry because I didn't consult God? How many bad experiences happened because I didn't consult God?
I have missed more God opportunities than I can count. I hope that I am getting better at recognizing that He wants to speak and that He already has a plan. It is a big deal when God opens the door. It is a big deal when He has to get other people involved to get my attention. It is a big deal for me to notice and then seek Him.
Thankfully, there was only a short distance of about 60 miles of icy roads and we hit pretty rough traffic in Atlanta, but God kept us safe. I really enjoy driving at night. He and I had some sweet time together. My first blessing of this trip is being able to go. The second is the time God and I spent in the late night hours. It was so incredibly rich. I was praying I would remember all He was sharing. I was praying through each one, asked questions for clarification and received the next thing He wanted to share. It was so much fun I drove from 1:30am until 11:30am. Truly, blessed.
Being willing to look for the open doors, I shared with two friends that I was coming and would be available to share what God had given me. It didn't work out with one, but it did with another. So, after I get to love on the family and friends at the funeral, I will be sharing the fresh revelation God gave me in the early hours of the morning. It is so difficult to put myself "out there", but I have chosen to follow God, consult Him, and look for the open doors. If the door doesn't open, it is no big deal. The big deal is to consult God and be willing to look for and walk through the open doors.
Father, You are incredibly forgiving. When I miss it. When I don't even ask, you send others to try and get my attention. I am thankful it only took two people. I remember when it used to take three times for me to know it was You speaking. However, I am asking for You to forgive me. I didn't even ask. I didn't consult You. The thought came and it didn't seem logical, so I didn't even consider it. But You didn't give up on me. You want me to be here. You want me to be a blessing. I pray You fill me to overflowing so Your love and peace are released to each of the family members and friends. I pray for You to go before me and minister Your amazing love to each one. I pray I would speak only words of encouragement, love and peace to each one. I also, make myself available for you to fill my time connecting with others, while I am here. I am available. I will go. I will join You. I will walk through the open door You are holding. I will follow You and be a blessing in Jesus' name amen.
A Warrior in the Lord’s Army,
Veridee Joy Hand
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