In the first part of this 3 part discussion, I talked about finding that quite place to find God and experience what he has for you. How do you find that quite place? How do you Hear God’s voice and then know it is Him that is speaking to you? Hopefully by the time I have written the final words in this piece, we will have a better understanding and be that much closer to Experiencing God.
You always hear people say, “ I want to know Jesus more “ or “ I need to have a better walk with God “ and then that is all they do, just talk about it. Starting out, talking about what you want or need is the right first step, but dwelling there will only bring you frustration and then before you know it, you have stopped thinking about all together. That is exactly what the Enemy wants to happen. The Devil is a thief (John 10:10) and he only wants to distract you and steal the time you have set aside for God. He will find those things that distract you and will even have you believing that what you are doing is justified because it is a good thing you are doing. Just because something is good, does not make it right. In 1 Corinthians 10:23 Paul acknowledges that even though some things are ok, they are not good for him. “ All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.” In the Amplified version it says, “All things are legitimate [permissible--and we are free to do anything we please], but not all things are helpful (expedient, profitable, and wholesome). All things are legitimate, but not all things are constructive [to character] and edifying [to spiritual life].” Paul realized that he had to eliminate some things in his life if he wanted to have the kind of relationship with Christ that was required. That is the first step in growing in your walk with the Lord. Recognize those things that alter your thinking and turn your back on them. It may be difficult at the time but once you are free of that obstacle, you will realize how much easier it is to hear the voice of God. Psalm 46:10 says “Be still and know that I am God”. It is in that time of quietness where you will begin to hear the voice of God and you will get clarity.
My In-Laws have a Cottage North of us and we try to get up there as much as we can during the summer. It has this beautiful lake and it can be very relaxing. There is the incredible peace about the place at the earliest part of the mornings, where the water looks like glass and you can barely even hear the birds. That is the kind of quiet place I am talking about. Where you have nothing to distract you and you can hear yourself breathe. That is a quite place. It does not take long before people start getting out on the lake and then before you know it, it is not so quiet and peaceful. Finding that quiet time and sticking to it will go a long way in developing your relationship and walk with the Lord and those distractions will become less powerful.
I’m reminded of a song by Delirious, “I Want to Know You More “.
In the secret
in the quiet place
in the stillness You are there
in the secret
in the quiet hour i wait
only for You
'cuz i want to know you more
i want to know you
i want to hear your voice
i want to know you more
i want to touch you
i want to see your face
i want to know you more
i am reaching for the highest goal
that i might receive the prize
pressing onward
pushing every hindrance aside
out of my way
cuz i want to know you more
i want to know you
i want to hear your voice
i want to know you more
i want to touch you
i want to see your face
i want to know you more
Let’s find that Secret place and begin t know Him more.
( stay tuned for part 3 )
Can I Get A Witness?
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