I got to naming and claiming two days ago. There I was minding my business, actually making another cup of tea to be precise, when it just got on me. You know those times when something you had not been thinking about suddenly seems all important. Well for some reason it suddenly became vital to me that i be in right relationship with God, and that my ways be acceptable to Him all the time.
So there i went telling Father with acute desperation in my voice how i absolutely needed Him to correct me, to discipline me, to put me right, how i could not possibly stand that He would let me get away with wrongdoing. And on and on I went, till suddenly light dawned as out of my mouth flew the scripture that says ‘He whom the Father loves He chastises’ and did i latch on to it.
I went to praying it, telling it to God and claiming it. It became my favourite bible verse in one instant. Now Father, this is what your word says, you correct those you love, correct me Lord, and so it went. And i am holding on to that Scripture. I just am a sucker for approval, God’s approval. And since i know that i am not always that hot, to get that approval, i need to also get the adjustments and corrections, and to those i willingly submit. Oh for the smile of God upon my life.
If you do not believe in naming it and claiming it, you have not had a desperate moment like that, when it seems that all your life hinges on one thing, and suddenly out pops a scripture that guarantees you just that. And despite the naysayers, i shall keep confessing and reminding God that He whom the Father loves He chastises. Have a lovely day.
Thanks Aatsa, you are a blessing. I agree with you, the greatest regrets we have in life in the long term are not of the things we did wrong, but of the things we never attempted to do. Playing safe is not biblical, sometimes you need to throw yourself into the hands of Father God and launch out into the deep. Keep expanding your reach my friend, there is too much in us for us to stay stuck in one zone.
There you go again, a true chip off the Great Old Block and a worthy sister, reminiscent of Paul’s description of Epaphras, with a blog for greater outreach to a beleaguered people on a disaster-stricken planet, that is just it. Preaching the gospel in season and out of season, here you come. Thank you very much, my sister, friend and colleague. I was blessed particularly as I read a few portions and pray the Lord to bless you as you pursue your destiny.
I am inspired to do same. As soon as I have news I will let you know, even from here in East Africa where I joined ICTR to turn a new page and indeed cast out into the deep away from the monotony and security of home. Somehow, I believe the guy who said that the worst failure is that we never tried. May the Lord help me.
With love in Him, Aatsa