A New “Thing!” by Gene McGuire (Tuesday, April 1, 2008)

“For all those who are led of the Spirit of God are sons of God.” (Romans 8:14)

COMMENT: Have you ever purchased some item of clothing that quickly became your favorite? Well, that happened to me some three years ago. I bought a pair of casual black pants with white stitching and eight pockets. About three weeks ago I noticed there was a hole in the back pocket where I keep my keys. I purchased some of those iron-on patches but they didn’t work. I am really sad that I will have to relegate that garment to yard work. We all have seasons in our lives. We may really enjoy the calling of God in which we are currently participating in a similar manner that I had a passion for my favorite pants; but when God tells us it is time to move onto a “new thing”, there is a natural tendency to want to stay with the familiar. I worked with a prison ministry for about 8 years. Then it seemed as if God was closing the door because they changed the facility in which we were ministering into a boot camp for juveniles. In addition, the couple with whom we were partnering decided to retire and move to Texas. I got the hint. . . that assignment was over. Let me tell you Folks, I really have a passion for sending out these daily messages, but if it becomes apparent that the Lord would have me move on to something else, I pray that I will be obedient. Similarly, God will often talk to us about cutting out particular friendships that might be hindering our spiritual growth. Our flesh will object and suffer lost but “Father Knows Best.”

SCRIPTURE STUDY: Proverbs 3:5,6 and John 16: 6,7 and John 16:13

WISE SAYING: GIVE UP WHAT YOU CANNOT KEEP TO GET WHAT YOU CANNOT LOSE.
Not a sermon, just a thought!