MdF

Many may find it hard to believe but it is very important for us that we must listen very carefully to God’s voice. If we make a conscious decision not to listen to the voice of God then we are destined for failure in all that we do. We make that conscious decision ourselves to close the door that God has opened for us. It is as if we are saying “Thanks God, but no Thanks” How crazy does that sound? But, that is exactly what happened here with Saul he was called to serve, predestined, preselected and anointed as a KING..HELLO King I said. Yet, when God gave him specific instructions on how to lead, fight his battles and guide his army. Saul revealed to God who he really was…a rebellious, uncaring man with an arrogant attitude. Wow…that sounds like many of us walking on earth today. He consciously made a decision to keep the cattle of the enemy even though he was instructed by God to destroy everything! That is how many of us today who live in complete rebellion against God. When someone has an intimate relationship with God, they are able to hear HIS voice. They have a connection with the Holy Spirit and a constant open door with God so that the discernment is there. Those who are walking in rebellion and living carelessly have no communication with God, they know not the Holy Spirit and will never know what discernment is. God teaches us that discernment is to be in constant communication with him alone and not the world. Not our friends advice or counseling but God’s advice and counseling. He allows us to go through hard times every now and again so that we can learn to depend on him more and more. Just like a child turns to her father when she takes her first baby steps, she looks to him for guidance and assurance. She knows that at any given moment she may fall or tip over from side to side. She may be walking all wobbley but she knows that her father is there guiding her every step she takes in his direction. This is what God wants us to do with him. Look to him alone; find our assurance in him and to trust in HIM alone and no one else. Once we learn to do this it is the step that will take us to learn how to listen to the spirit and how to be obedient.

Rebellion is deliberately disobeying God His law, His will and guidance. When we consciously make a decision to go against what we know is not His will for us. When we go against all that God has told us consciously knowing that this is wrong, that we are wrong. Yet we do it despite the fact that the Holy Spirit inside of us is telling us the whole time DO NOT DO IT. STOP! IT IS WRONG. That rebellion then transform into an obsession for some, not all ..but some and we become addicted to the sin so much it then is seen almost as an idol or god of sorts. Think about it those who have fallen into sin have allowed themselves to be snatched back into their past into drugs and alcohol or whatever other afflictions they may have had at one time. That sin then turns into a vicious cycle or practice just as witchcraft or occult practices. Think about those who get caught up in those adult sites are online viewing trying to connect with those who are willing. It is a vicious cycle that can be fatal. Hours upon hours spent on the computer or chat lines daring and dangerous encounters. Some risk their lives for a chance meeting with a model per say that they met online. It is downright craziness! Because of our arrogance, the true rebellion comes out and reveals itself live and in full living color. We are so into ourselves, believing we can do all things; that we have the power and forget all about God. These days and times, it is everyman for himself or at least that is how the world sees it. So, why not take on the whole load and do what we can and what we want? That unfortunately is the mentality of many these days. If we would allow ourselves to be committed to God and learn how to patiently wait on HIM we could see miracles in our lives on a daily basis. I believe earnestly that we are the ones who place limits on what God does in our lives. Because we want everything all things and done quickly, fast on an express time frame. We can’t wait on God so we decide to do it OURSELVES…what a mistake.. When we find ourselves desperate and in need that is the time that we should fall down on our knees. Seek God and his guidance and stop to think about the decisions we need to make. We should stop and allow God to guide us, stop and take time to hear HIS voice and not ours that is screaming from our emotions. If rebellion reveals itself in our hearts the only option is to be honest before God ask forgiveness. Ask for a complete cleansing through the blood of Jesus Christ ask that all roots and seeds be ripped out of our hearts. All things that come against God should be and can be completely removed from our hearts. If we ask, the word say it shall be given, if we seek we shall find. If we believe, we shall receive whatever we ask for in prayer. But, we must pray believing at all times. Because if we do nothing, we shall truly be lost to satan and his demons, they will kill all those who fall out of the arms of Christ.