Monday, August 1, 2011

Good stuff vs. God stuff

John 5:19 “Jesus answered them, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself, unless it is something He sees the Father doing; for whatever the Father does, these things the Son also does in like manner.’”

Watching the video from our Bible study, Pricilla Shirer pointed out this verse. Jesus was so in tune with the Father, that He only did what God called Him to do. She showed us an example of Jesus leaving behind crowds of people, waiting to be healed, but the Father told Him to move on and go to Capernaum. Jesus left behind the good stuff for the God stuff.
     What about me? Do I listen when God calls me away from the good stuff to do the God stuff? Yes, sometimes the good stuff is godly stuff but is it truly that which God has called me to do?
     A few years ago I jumped on board with Juice Plus+. Yes, it was good and helped others to find good nutrition and knowledge and even gave me a very healthy pregnancy and my son Ian. But looking back, I also see that it took me away from my writing.
     With August and the approach of another school year, I have to ask myself in advance, where am I planning to spend my time and energy. Am I planning a schedule that allows the best for me and my family by allowing God’s plans to shine through? It gets so easy during this season to fill up our time but do I consult God before saying yes to every committee and volunteer opportunity?
     “Then Joshua rose early in the morning” (Joshua 3:1) In your planning, schedule rising early to spend time with your Father. Give Him the opportunity to speak, allowing you to be more aware of His activity and where you should follow.