A teenage 'rebelution'

Do Some Damage!

But as for Israel He says, "All the day long I have stretched out my hands to a disobedient and obstinate people."

It is not only Israel that is disobedient and obstinate. I have, too often, found myself in that same category. One does not set out to be disobedient. No, it comes quite naturally to humanity because all that's necessary is to say, "I'm going to do what I want." This is quite a contrast to being able to sincerely say, "Jesus is Lord."

Many Christians are currently barely distinguishable from anyone else in their neighborhood. One reason may be that we have basically the same values, goals and "wisdom" as everyone else. But, if we look at the early Christians, we see that they were "continually devoted to the apostles' teaching, to fellowship, to the breaking of bread (communion) and to prayer." They were not only different from their neighbors, they would also be different from most of us.

By God's grace, let's stop for a few minutes and ask ourselves, "When was the last time I spent even 30 minutes to personally read Scripture and pray over my values, goals and family?" Many of us are missing something vitally important! No wonder our hearts are growing cold, our marriages lack love, our children leave the Church and the world embraces us. Too many of us are walking into a minefield with ears that don't hear and eyes that don't see. But, if we will actively seek God's Kingdom in our own lives, He will begin to guide us in unexpected directions. God is eagerly looking for men and women who want to be devoted to Him and who are willing to change their priorities and the activities of their families in order to seek Him. The devotion of the early Christians was a result of their yielding to the impulses of the Holy Spirit. And, that devotion resulted in an explosion of spiritual power into their marriages, families, neighborhoods and into all the world. Instead of being casualties, let's do something to cause the enemy some damage!

Lord, forgive my prayerlessness!

Lord, give me more of your Love and more of your Spirit.

Lord, help me to seek, hear and obey.

Lord, send laborers into the harvest!

Lord, send me!