Follow the Directions

Prov 8:17
17 I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me. -NIV

As part of the 365 Challenge (reading through the Bible in one year) I am currently reading the book of Leviticus. Leviticus is a difficult read for many because of the seemingly endless tedious details of the offerings and civil laws given to the people of God to obey. It is certainly easy to get lost in the details but in the big picture God is setting the stage for His newly delivered people from Egypt to have relationship with Him and receive blessing from Him. The key was of course their obedience to His Way of doing things.

Isn’t that often our struggle with God? We love the relationship and blessings part, but on our terms, not His. There is something stubborn within the human race that constantly tries to domesticate God. Bring God down to our terms. Tame God until He fits our plans rather than us fitting into His. The truth is that we cannot use God – God is not a tool, or appliance or credit card. God’s singular purpose in delivering the Israelites out of Egypt was to establish a relationship with them where he could bless them and display His goodness through them. But that purpose could only be accomplished as the Israelites conformed to God, not God conforming to them.

How about you? Do you realize that God desires to have a relationship with you? God desires to fulfill His will in your life. Display His glory through you. Through Jesus Christ the door has been opened to a relationship with God. Here is the kicker…the relationship must be on God’s terms. The Good News is that just like to the Israelites in the book of Leviticus, God has given us ALL the directions we need…His Word.

The instructions are available. The path has been shown. God won’t conform to us – can’t be used or manipulated for our convenience BUT can always be found…if we will follow the instructions!

Jer 29:13-14
13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. - NIV

Have a GREAT week!

Blessings,
Darren