Saturday, October 18, 2008

Acknowledge HIM

Proverbs 3:5,6

What the Book of Psalms is to devotional life, the Book of Proverbs is to everyday life. Proverbs gives practical suggestions for effective living. This book is not just a collection of sayings by wise old men; instead this book contains deep spiritual insights drawn from the Word of God and life experiences; There are no greater lessons learned in life than those taught by life experiences.

It’s one thing to share your experiences with others, but it’s something totally different to experience it for yourself. There are other notable events that we can learn from others’ experiences and not have to personally experience it. For instance NBA Basketball Player, Kobe Bryant’s sexual allegation, Martha Stewart’s insider trading allegation, Michael Jackson’s child molestation allegation, whether guilty or not, we can learn from their experiences. But less we Acknowledge God in all our ways, we are certain to experience the failures of life.

No matter what you experience in life, learn to trust in the Lord. We have no problem trusting our education to land us worthy jobs. We trust our vehicles to carry us to our destination, but when it comes to truly trusting God, we waiver doubt. To trust is to put your confidence in some thing or some person or being. Ultimately placing your hope and security in the same. So many times, we make decisions in our life based solely on what we think is best for us. The Bible says, “There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end therefore are the ways of death, (Proverbs. 14:12).” You can’t see what God see and you don’t know what God knows.

Thus sayeth the Lord God, “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways; saith the Lord of Host, (Isaiah 55:8).” Before you make the very next decision in your life, take a few minutes to seek God’s counsel. ACKNOWLEDGE HIM, recognize Him, inquire of Him and His will. Our lives are in such condition good or bad because we either ACKNOWLEDGE HIM or not. In your ways, ACKNOWLEDGE HIM.

You and I cannot go wrong if we ACKNOWLEDGE HIM and ultimately permit Him to direct our paths. The Prophet Jeremiah said, “0 Lord our wickedness, we acknowledge, (Jeremiah 14:20). Have you acknowledged your shortcomings today before the Lord. In a different case, Moses ACKNOWLEDGED GOD as he sought directions from God to lead the people into the Promised Land (Exodus 33).

If you are planning to enter the Promised Land spiritually, you better seek the Lord while He may be found. ACKNOWLEDGE GOD for He is the Great El- Shaddai, The God Almighty of Blessings, He is all bountiful. He is all sufficient, for He is God all by Himself.

You can not experience the true love of God, until you learn to ACKNOWLEDGE HIM. Stop doing it on your own and start seeking His counsel and direction. Trust God enough to ask what He thinks. You can be rest assured, He will direct your path if you ask Him. He wants to help you. He wants to be your God in all you do and experience. You must trust Him today in your marriage, family issues and faith. He shall direct your paths, if you ACKNOWLEDGE HIM.

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