God Moments and the Patient Process...
Friday, October 18, 2013 at 8:25AM 
Happy Friday, Friends!
Here's today's blessing from my Facebook page:
Start a Day Blessing: May your persistent prayers pay off and may your 'suddenly-breakthrough' come quickly! May the burdens that have plagued you suddenly feel like a light and easy yoke. May God grant you a fresh revelation of His love and a fresh outpouring of grace to not only face the day but to conquer it valiantly! And may you experience increasing joy because you believe-beyond a shadow of a doubt-that God has some amazing things planned for you! Have a GREAT day!
This morning during my prayer time, this little passage jumped out at me: When they heard that the Lord was concerned about them and had seen their misery, they bowed down and worshiped (Exodus 4:31).
Guess who that verse is talking about? I'm sure the reference from Exodus gives it away. In Exodus four we read about the time when God called the self-aware and unqualified Moses to do a mighty impossible task: to appear before the Pharaoh and lead the Israelites to freedom. And when the Israelites heard that the Lord was concerned about them and had seen their misery, they bowed down and worshiped.
The bummer part of that story is that it didn't take long for the Israelites to accuse, take up an offense, stomp their feet, shake their fists, and betray the one who stuck his neck out for them.
Truly though, when they heard of God's concern for them, it was a God-moment, sacred enough to bring them to their knees.
We must never discount those God moments when He speaks to us, makes promises to us, and gives us His divine assurance that He'll be with us no matter what. Because the thing is, those God moments often precede a battle where everything God has promised is threatened or seems up for grabs.
Every time God makes a promise, the devil makes a plan. And when the enemy presses in, we can be tempted to grab for ourselves, gripe at God, and grind our gears in our own strength.
As I've said many times before, Lord, help us to remember in the darkness what You told us in the light!
It takes time to lay hold of the things God has promised us, not because God needs time, but because we do. He is fully committed to the idea of giving us a free will to make our own choices. He moves at our pace because He loves us and wants to keep us moving True North - in the direction of His ultimate plan for our lives.
We must be patient in the process. Far too often, it's God who is waiting on us! The Israelites took 40 years to complete a trek that should have only taken a couple of weeks or so. Even so, God makes all things beautiful in their time.
On the other hand, we can be completely submitted to His purposes in our lives and still feel like we are in the 'waiting season' forever and a day. God, at times, seems completely content to leave us in a desert season for far too long. Especially in the desert places, we must remember those God-moments when He showed up, spoke to us, and promised us His provision.
Don't let the enemy sidetrack you with questions like, 'Did God really say...?" or "Do you really think He cares about this puny desire in your heart?"
God loves us deeply. He puts dreams in our hearts. He speaks to His people. And the Bible says that His promises are backed by all of the honor of His name.
Read this beautiful verse: Psalm 138:2 ~ I bow before your holy Temple as I worship. I praise your name for your unfailing love and faithfulness; for your promises are backed by all the honor of your name.
Trust in the Name of the Lord. He will not fail you! Cherish those God-moments, they are loving gifts from an intimate Father. Hang on in faith; don't let go. In due time, the season will change and you will lay hold of what God's best will for you.
Reader Comments (5)
This is SO rich, SO deep and SO very true! Thank you, Susie, for breathing fresh life into hard times. God is truly our "very-present" help and you have glorifies Him in this beautiful writing. Blessings on you! I greatly respect your words and ministry.
Perfect. Spoke directly to me. Mmmm :)
Awesome! Thank you for your encouraging words, as always!
Wow, I just found your website today while searching faith and fitness. I enjoy your encouraging spirit. You have such a gift that is inspiring many. Thanks, and keep it up!
I really needed to read this today. Thanks so much for posting and sharing!