Know Your Season and Identity to Receive Your Promised Land
We all experience seasons of preparation, yet often miss their purpose, focusing on resistance rather than on what God is teaching us.
Too often, we follow in the footsteps of the Israelites and get comfortable in something that was either never meant for our lives or meant only for a period of time. When God shows us the new path He desires for our lives, we resist moving forward because of the unknown or even hard work that lies ahead, and choose to stay where we’re at, even if it means a continued life of bondage, slavery, or a life that is less than what God designed us for.
Tune Into God’s Voice and Tune Out the Opposition - Part 2
Last week's Part 1 post for Tune into God’s Voice and Tune Out the Opposition focused on hearing and recognizing God amid competing voices. We began with Nehemiah and his principles for tuning into God and following His call. Similarly to radio, we can “tune in” to whichever station we choose, but it requires action on our part.
Today’s Part 2 focuses on the essential challenge of engaging in spiritual warfare and shutting down opposing voices and distractions to remain steadfast in God’s plan, drawing practical lessons once again from Nehemiah’s story.
Is It Wisdom Or Is It Fear?
In what areas of my life do I call caution wisdom, when it may really be fear in disguise?