Sunday, January 21, 2007

Go Until God Says Stop.

Our pastor just returned from India and the Czech Republic. He taught from 1 Samuel 14 today. We were challanged to have a mindset like Jonathan vs the mindset of Saul. Saul had grown comfortable and "safe", camping out under the pomegranate tree. Jonathan decided to seek out the battle against the enemy. Instead of waiting to "hear from God", he did what was on his heart and had a victory given him by God. Pastor said sometimes we sit around waiting on a word from God when we ought to get up and move. Paul did this in Acts. He hadn't received a word from God, so he set out to visit churches, and God directed him in it. I think this is probably what we should do. Pastor said we should go until God says "stop", rather than waiting until God says "go." I am challenged to look at the next phase of my life and how to get ready for that. I've thought of getting my Master's in Christian Ministry through part time school over the next several years. I'm sure if God's in it, he'll provide the means.