Warriors Arise: January 24, 2021
Daniel 5:6-7a (NKJV) 6 Then the king's countenance changed, and his thoughts troubled him, so that the joints of his hips were loosened and his knees knocked against each other. 7 The king cried aloud to bring in the astrologers, the Chaldeans, and the soothsayers.
The king was completely disturbed! He was no longer the jolly life of the party. His thoughts had changed, his knees were knocking and he wanted answers. He cried aloud because he wanted answers. The king turned to the people he trusted.He turned to the astrologers, the Chaldeans, and the soothsayers. Each one of them came and none of them knew what the writing said. A couple of things we have to learn in this passage. The people you seek council from can only give what they got. If they don't have God then they can't give you wisdom. If they don't have the Holy Spirit, they can't guide you in truth. If they don't have Jesus, they can't bring you salvation, a way out of your sin, nor the abundant life Jesus promises.
Psalms 1:1-4 (NKJV) Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; 2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he meditates day and night. 3 He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper. 4 The ungodly are not so, But are like the chaff which the wind drives away.
Who are you seeking for counsel? Do they have wisdom from God? Does the Holy Spirit guide them in the truth? Have they confessed their sin, received Jesus as their Savior and Lord, and honor the life Jesus died to give them?
Father I know there are times when I call people that are not walking in Your will. They have rejected Your ways, and neglect the gift Jesus has given them. I have been wrong. I ask for You to call me to Yourself when I need a way out. You are the only one who can rescue me and bring me out of the lion's den alive. I ask for You to get my attention when I listen to those who do not listen to You. The only way to live the life You have given me is if I will seek You first and follow Your wisdom. You are the counsel I seek. I ask for You to remind me of what Jesus did so that I could live with understanding, purpose, and in the truth of Your ways. I will embrace Your truth. I will desire Your counsel above all others. I will know Your ways and walk in them. I will position myself at Your feet so I hear what You have to say. There is no greater guidance than what You speak. I will seek the truth and live my life according to Your truth in Jesus' name amen.
A Warrior in the Lord’s Army,
Veridee Joy Hand
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