I hope you had a wonderful time yesterday as you celebrated Christmas. Am glad for the wonderful friends who invited me over to their residences. We only have a few days before 2010 arrives. Ever waited for the morning to show up.... 2010 will be like the morning for many people who had experiences in 2009 that they want to quickly forget.
In 1 Kings 17 we meet a gentleman called Elijah. I love his introduction. He was an unknown. He just appears onto the scene in a time when wickedness reigned in Israel. Elijah spoke with clarity and authority. He truly spoke as one who knew whom he represented. He did not speak to negotiate but simply decreed the Word of God. I have always wondered where did he get the boldness to function? Where did Elijah get such faith to hold rain or to call down fire? Yes I know that we may say that he was simply going God's servant but....the results are unique and they speak for themselves identifying him as unique before God and man. One thing we are sure is that Elijah was human. We see not only his triumph but also his frailties. But still I ask what made him different?
I believe the answer lies in his introduction with a simply phrase.."before whom I stand". Elijah knew that he was sent by the Lord of Lords, King of Kings, the Creator of Heaven and Earth, the One who had sent him. Elijah stood before God and could thus easily stand before friend or foe without fear.What is to stand before God?
It is not only to stand in prayer, but to also stand on His Word. To stand before God is to stand up for what He loves. This also involves living uprightly. As you prepare for 2010 choose to stand be God and nothing that comes your way will stand before you. You cannot stand before God and fail. Standing before God leads to victory. Stand up and be counted as one who stands before God and watch God fight on your behalf.
In 1 Kings 17 we meet a gentleman called Elijah. I love his introduction. He was an unknown. He just appears onto the scene in a time when wickedness reigned in Israel. Elijah spoke with clarity and authority. He truly spoke as one who knew whom he represented. He did not speak to negotiate but simply decreed the Word of God. I have always wondered where did he get the boldness to function? Where did Elijah get such faith to hold rain or to call down fire? Yes I know that we may say that he was simply going God's servant but....the results are unique and they speak for themselves identifying him as unique before God and man. One thing we are sure is that Elijah was human. We see not only his triumph but also his frailties. But still I ask what made him different?
I believe the answer lies in his introduction with a simply phrase.."before whom I stand". Elijah knew that he was sent by the Lord of Lords, King of Kings, the Creator of Heaven and Earth, the One who had sent him. Elijah stood before God and could thus easily stand before friend or foe without fear.What is to stand before God?
It is not only to stand in prayer, but to also stand on His Word. To stand before God is to stand up for what He loves. This also involves living uprightly. As you prepare for 2010 choose to stand be God and nothing that comes your way will stand before you. You cannot stand before God and fail. Standing before God leads to victory. Stand up and be counted as one who stands before God and watch God fight on your behalf.
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