Proverbs 18:9-10
9 One who is slack in his work is brother to one who destroys.
10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
Not too long ago it was a trend to "be lazy". I haven't been following to see if this is still the "in" thing to say to friends but its never caught on with me. Truth is, if I had a choice, I would be lazy. Truthfully, I like the idea of waking up Saturday morning at 11A but then reality hits, and I am reminded of the futile life. What good would that do me? What benefits this life?
A great reminder that running to the LORD is a wise thing. He is our strong tower. Why not? I once was asked, "why do we treat God like Santa Claus by asking him for things?" As I reflect on this more, I am reminded how "Western" this question was.
In America, as in many Western countries, it is the individual, the "me" that we pride on. Though there is something "sexy" about this, it is not the biblical view. Previous to this year, the USA Men's Olympic Basketball team lost twice to teams of other countries with far less "star power". How could these teams beat or team with Lebron, Melo, and DWade? It was simple. The teams played team basketball, while we played more an exhibitionist-individual performance brand. This year we won because of "TEAM".
I'm getting somewhere with this. The notion that we can do it ourself or we shouldn't call on God until we need Him is not biblical. We are to "call to Him" as written in Jeremiah 33:3. We need to continually rely on Him- thats called Lordship. The Western worl prays for a Savior but not many live for the LORD.
How do we differentiate? Simple. In the past week, what has our prayer consisted of? Has it been "God, thank you for the food, thank you for the bed, thank you.....AMEN?" Or rather, has it been "God this is how things have been going? Where are you at work today? What does this mean"? The first is one demensional. You talking to God so he can hear, but you rather not have the reponse. The second is relational. You are seeking God. He is LORD, and you are asking your Lord about life- all of it.
So today, my challenge is to yield to my Lord and Savior Jesus.
Dear Lord, thank you for life, for today, for my rest last night. You are a good God. Where are you at work today that I may join you? Amen.
