Acts 22:10\u00a0<\/b>–\u00a0\u201cWhat shall I do, Lord?\u2019 I asked<\/i>.\u201d<\/p>\n
Paul first question to this powerful presence that had overwhelmed him \u201cWho are You Lord?<\/i>\u201d\u00a0\u00a0(V4:8<\/b>) The Lord told him that He was Jesus whom Paul was fighting against.\u00a0\u00a0Paul understood that He was in the presence of divinity and surely he knew what people of the way had been saying, most importantly that Jesus was the long awaited Messiah and that He had risen from the dead.\u00a0\u00a0So surely Paul needed no more proof than what he was now confronted with.\u00a0\u00a0So now Paul was in the infant stages of learning about Jesus but he now longer resisted or persisted.\u00a0\u00a0The next question seems obvious, what did Jesus want him to do?\u00a0\u00a0This was the first time that Paul said this to the Lord, but it was something he would daily ask for the rest of his life.\u00a0\u00a0And Paul would be faithful and loyal to do, go and say what the Lord would have him do, have him go to, and have him to say.<\/p>\n
Just as Paul came to saving knowledge of Jesus, and as he immediately submitted to the Lord and continued to do so, so should we have done so and for all our earthly lives continue to do so.\u00a0\u00a0In an age where people don\u2019t know what to do in life and so they seek out advice from books, radio, television and even movies, here is the answer:\u00a0\u00a0We need to every day ask Jesus what He would have us do.\u00a0\u00a0We must remain open to His guidance every moment.\u00a0\u00a0Trust and He will lead.\u00a0\u00a0Remember The Karate Kid movies?\u00a0\u00a0Remember \u201cwax on, wax off?\u201d\u00a0\u00a0Remember how the lesson was learned.\u00a0\u00a0Obey the simple and if not immediately understanding the why, the master will lead us to greater skill and understanding.\u00a0\u00a0After spending time with the master than the why become unimportant and only obedience and, yes love, become necessary.\u00a0\u00a0Yes, it takes effort.\u00a0\u00a0But not the effort that we need to succeed in this world.\u00a0\u00a0It takes the light effort of one who wants to see and spend time with their beloved at every opportunity. (Matthew 11:28-30<\/b>) Of course, loving comes first.\u00a0\u00a0(Mark 12:18-20<\/b>) It is best to start one\u2019s day in God\u2019s Word being led by His Spirit.\u00a0\u00a0Leave time to hear from Him and talk to Him.\u00a0\u00a0Talking with Him is like calling someone whom we love on the phone, it is easy if we really want to.\u00a0\u00a0If we will do that, He will lead us into our purpose in life.\u00a0\u00a0We will be fulfilled in why we are here and what will make us most happy.\u00a0\u00a0Expect the unexpected.\u00a0\u00a0We may think we know what is best for us and what would make us most happy, but the Lord knows us better than we know ourselves. (Proverbs 16:9, 19:21<\/b>)<\/p>\n
Family, be dedicated to spending time with God and reading His message to us (the Bible).\u00a0\u00a0It is as hard as loving one who loved you first and loves you most.\u00a0\u00a0It is as simple as the old saying \u201cKnow Jesus, know peace.\u00a0\u00a0No Jesus, no peace.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0Growing in Jesus is easy because He wanted it to be.\u00a0\u00a0Let us be with Jesus every opportunity we can and love for Him and praise to Him will flow.\u00a0\u00a0Thank You Lord for making it easy.\u00a0\u00a0Keep it simple, like God has told us\u00a0Micah 6:8<\/b>\u00a0–\u00a0He has shown You, O man, what\u00a0is\u00a0good; And what does the\u00a0Lord\u00a0require of You but to do justly, to love mercy, And to walk humbly with Your God<\/i>.\u00a0\u00a0Love God.\u00a0\u00a0Seek God.\u00a0\u00a0Know God. Know peace.\u00a0\u00a0Praise God!<\/p>\n
Psalm 150:6<\/b>\u00a0–\u00a0Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.\u00a0 Praise the Lord!<\/i><\/p>\n
Micah 7:7<\/b>\u00a0–\u00a0But as for me, I watch\u00a0in hope\u00a0for the\u00a0Lord, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear\u00a0me.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n
Micah 6:8<\/b>\u00a0–\u00a0He has shown You, O man, what\u00a0is\u00a0good; And what does the\u00a0Lord\u00a0require of You but to do justly, to love mercy, And to walk humbly with Your God<\/i>.<\/p>\n
Numbers 6:24-26<\/b>\u00a0\u201cThe\u00a0Lord\u00a0bless you and keep you; 25\u00a0the\u00a0Lord\u00a0make His face shine on you and be gracious to you; 26\u00a0the\u00a0Lord\u00a0turn His face\u00a0toward you and give you peace.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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