Called to follow

“And the Lord came and called as before, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel replied, “Speak, your servant is listening.”1 Samuel‬ ‭3‬:‭10‬ ‭NLT‬‬

The Holy Spirit is speaking, however, in a still, small voice. Are we listening? Are we interested in listening? Are we seeking Him?

I can move very easily into drive mode. I did it today. Last night I was informed that this morning I would need to help stack plastic seats that were used in Astronomy events over this past week. I arrived early to beat the heat and went to work. Unfortunately, when another member arrived I told him to go inside as he was an old man and had an injured back. Sometimes my sense of fun is a bit sharp and can appear rude. Relying on my own strength is a problem I constantly face. I was actually showing off that I was able to work when I know it is God who keeps me strong. I am not able to keep myself well, whilst my attitude towards health is strong so is my faith in my God to sustain me. However, stealing His glory is not on. Arrogance does not cut it in the kingsom of God, repentance and humility does.

As I am seeking the Lord’s voice and His presence in Nepal, living in self will cause me to be deaf to His Spirit. Therefore, I need to slow down, be quiet and seek Him. Satan would like nothing more than me to live in my own strength. He wants ineffective Christians, not on fire ones.

I have just finished a book by Michelle Perry who is a missionary in the Sudan. The book is called ‘Love has a face’. The face is Jesus. She is also an A type personality but our Jesus showed her how to allow Him to lead. I want that. In fact her concept of dancing through the slums is very appealing. I want to find Jesus in the downcast and bring them to Him. Yes! I am called to follow. Amen!