Words of wisdom: And might not be as their fathers a stubborn and rebellious generation, a generation that set not their hearts aright nor prepared their hearts to know God , and whose spirits were not steadfast and faithful to God. Psalm 78:8
Life point
Leave your stubbornness behind!
Psalm 78 describes some of the things that happened to the Isrealites as they journeyed from Egypt to the promised land .
Despite God’s gracious and miraculous provision for them time and time again, verse 8 tells us that they were very stubborn and rebellious during their years in the wilderness.
That is precisely what caused them to die out there . They simply would not do what God told them to do! They would cry to God to get them out of trouble when they get into a mess.
They would even respond to His instructions with obedience until circumstances improved.
Then, repeatedly they would go right back into rebellion.
This cycle is repeated and recorded so many times in the Old Testament that it is almost unbelievable.
And yet, if we are not walking in wisdom, we will spend our lives doing the same thing. As we read about the Isrealites and their time in the wilderness, let us learn from their mistakes and not repeat them in our own lives.
The Lord demands that we learn to give up our own ways and be pliable and moldable in His hands.
As long as we are stubborn and rebellious He cannot use us.
Victorious living demands prompt and precise obedience to God .
We grow in our ability and willingness to lay aside our will and do His will. It is vital that we continue to make progress in this area.
It is not enough to reach a certain plateau and think I have gone so far as I am going to go. We must be obedient in all things not holding back anything or keeping any door in our lives closed to the Lord.
Child of God I encourage you, let Him do a thorough work in you so that you can leave your wilderness behind and enter your Promised Land. Hallelujah to the Lamb of God!
Prayer
Lord turn my stubbornness to total surrender and obedience to Your will and purpose for my life in Jesus Christ Powerful name!
