ICS Daily Devotions
A God Idea
Some of us might be facing possible pay cuts, company downsizing and even repatriation. Maybe some are even considering moving to another new country. There are so many uncertainties because many of the major economies are affected by the COVID-19 crisis.
If you have not sought the face of God and you are at a fork road of your life because of this current situation, then it will be wise to seek His will for your life. Don’t have a knee jerk reaction due to this crisis. Get a word from God by consecrating yourself to Him.
The safest place is where the Lord is present with us at the inception.
Exodus 33:14-15 (NKJV) And He said, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Then he said to Him, “If Your Presence does not go with us, do not bring us up from here.
Moses needed the assurance of God to do what he was called to do when he led the Israelites. The word REST means to be secure, to be still and to dwell peacefully. This refers to God’s presence that will give rest to His people. His presence soothes, comforts, settles, consoles and quietens us. Hence, if this is what we want to experience in our lives then we will need to pay the price of seeking out the will of God for our lives and walk in His will.
Often times, we have the tendency to be carrying out our own agenda in life and expect God to bless it and bail us out if needed. We expect and demand that God bless the project or business that we have initiated without seeking His approval. People are disappointed that God didn’t bless their plan. God is not obliged to bless our plan when He was not even consulted about it. We are in no position to dictate to God to do things for us or even bless our plans. It could be a good idea to start a business, emigrate, have a joint venture, purchase a franchise, open up a shop front etc. Is it a Good idea and God’s idea? He is the Lord of our lives and everything that we have belongs to Him. It’s so important for us to pursue, articulate, plan and execute God’s idea and dream. Therefore, it is good to obtain God’s endorsement before we rush out to execute the idea.
Not every idea is a God idea therefore it’s important to consecrate our plan, idea and dream to Him. Get a confirmation through a Book, Chapter and Verse (BCV) including a witness of the Holy Spirit with godly counsel. If we are confident it is a God idea, God will pay and bless it! If it is our idea without consecration, we will need to fund it ourselves! Once God has given us the idea, we own the idea and know how the final product will look like. We are impregnated with it.
Sermon Series: Experiencing God – Is Our Faith in God Still Relevant Today
