Scripture:
Matthew 1: 20 & 21 "But when he had considered this, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife; for the Child who has been conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. She will bear a Son; and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins."
Observation:
When I read this versus, first thing is how often do we every listen to anyone except our instincts. That show how individualized we are. We can take advises from friends and family but ultimate decision is made from me.
Joseph did not question or comment, he woke up after the dream and he has followed what was told and did as told.
I am selfish, especially after this. My conscious is telling me to do this yet I have to plan and do my pros and con list before I made my final decision. Now I wonder if that conscious is God speaking to me and have I been avoiding that?
The answers are lay in foot step yet, I manage to make a large issue out of it then it is. When it would have been the best to list to what was speaking to me and follow through.
Guess that is why I struggle with my faith and walk, I am not so self critical that I forget what God is telling me.
Application:
God made me the way I am, need to be less self critical and listen and follow through what my heart is telling me. When I go against his plan, I will see more bumps, but when I go with his plan, it will be glorious though there will be bumps, but the bumps will be exciting.
Life cannot be about pros and con lists, it should be exciting. Exciting for God and what he has plan for us. Stop fear the unknown as God will not lead to pit of darkness but all his plans are to be close and closer on our way to be with God.
Prayer:
Father, Lord of all open my heart to listen closely for your calling. I fear the unknown, uncertainty. But with you there is no unknown and uncertainty. You are amazing and awesome, your plans are the ultimate plans. Help me to be fearless to listen and follow through your callings. As faithful servant, I shall not fear but leave my life on your palm of hand that you will bring glory and bring so much exciting God centered adventures.
Lord than you for the already abundant blessing and your continuous unconditional love for me and my family. Protect us and keep us safe. As children of God, lead us not into temptation but deliver us from the evil.
Father, help me to focus my priority to listen to your calling and mold me to be better faithful servant of you. In your name I pray Amen!
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