As I wind down on Haggai, it was appropriate that on the way to exercise this morning, I heard a song by Twila Paris that goes with the "I wills" of God in that book. I have it on my favorites, have listened to it multiple times and today I heard it like never before.
I basked in the security of God's sovereignty throughout the prophets. I take the comfort afforded me by the love shown us through the "I wills" of our gracious Creator. But what about us?? What will we do with this knowledge? Will we nod in agreement and go on our merry way? Or will we stop and consider (as He also tells His people to do in that book) the magnitude of the knowledge of God? Even a little knowledge should keep us amazed. Will we continue to feel justified in our bad attitudes, whiny "first world problems" and casual spirituality? Listen to these words and be moved with humble adoration of what we as believers have a part!
"My lips will praise You, for You are holy! My voice will ever rise before Your throne. My heart will love You for You are lovely. And You have called me to become Your own. I am Your own! And I will worship You alone! I am Your own! I am Your child. I am Your own! And I will worship at Your throne. I am Your own and I will love you."
God is holy, lovely, and has called me to become His own! What should be my response? My lips will praise You. My voice will ever rise before Your throne! My heart will love You. I will worship You alone!
Do not be self-willed! "Set your minds on things above. For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God." (Colossians 3:2-3) As we consider God's wonderful "I wills", let us be moved to the adoring "I wills" of obedience toward Him. I will praise You, Father, for the conviction of Your Spirit Who continues to sanctify me through Your word.
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