As I sit reading today's selections in the Old Testament God began to speak to me about preparedness.
Not quite in the manner I expected at all. I was thinking, end times, being aware of the signs, being vigilant. Sounds all good and holy doesn't it?
But noooooo........
Naturally He was wanting to bring to my attention an area of my life that needs to be further aligned with His Word and will than it presently is.
All through out the chapters I read this morning God gave instruction over and over again for each tribe, priest, and person on how they should prepare to come into His presence.
Easy enough.... or so I immediately think because I tend to run ahead of Him, I almost always have prayed, entered into confession etc when taking communion.
But again..... I didn't listen close enough. This preparedness is for EVERY moment I enter His presence. First thing in the morning when I enter my refuge, every time I bow my head to pray, and before I ever step foot into the church.
Mind blown once more. I am so so so thankful for His mercy and grace in that He always continues to move me towards greater obedience to Him. That He cares so much for me, that He wants to ensure I don't miss a single thought, blessing, or instruction He has for me by my carelessly wandering into His presence as if it is just one more thing to check off my to do list.
Heaven forbid I ever be so cavalier again!!!
So thank You Father, for conviction and instruction that always leads me where I should go. I praise you now and every day.....
Come on my friends, pull on your boots and let's keep walking this journey together!
