What to Do When Enlightenment Comes

God does nothing frivolous or unplanned. We often charge off to change the world with our new notions of faith. But to become a participant in God’s movement, it is vital that we grow in Him. He is the Vine. All that we see and do must flow directly from Him. This can only happen through our relationship with the Lord. It must become so strong, tight, and close that it is His movement, not ours. The point is in the direction in which we look. Look to God, and insist on His presence in and with us, and we are progressing. Look to ourselves or our self-imposed duties, and we are NOT heading in the right direction.

Yes, God is moving. Yes, we are called to be a big part of His plans. So pray for followers who will step out and seek our Savior before all else. Let’s pray for believers who have gone the extra mile to come to know and walk each step with the One we love.

Dear Lord, thank You for bringing us discoveries of Your presence and wonders. But let us use our insight to bring us more fully unto You. Then, as our walk deepens and strengthens, let all those around us recognize that You are here. If others can see You are with us, then they will want to know You too. Amen

John 4:23-24 ESV / But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him. God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.”

Romans 12:1 ESV / I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.

Psalm 95:6-7 ESV / Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker! For he is our God, and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. Today, if you hear his voice,

Acts 16:25 ESV / About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them,

Hebrews 13:15 ESV / Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name.

Colossians 3:16 ESV / Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.

Psalm 29:2 ESV / Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness.

Matthew 15:9 ESV / In vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.’”

1 Chronicles 16:29 ESV / Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; bring an offering and come before him! Worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness;

Philippians 3:3 ESV / For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh—

Psalm 100:2 ESV / Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!