Entries for November 2015

"The harvest is past. The summer is ended, and we are not saved....." Jeremiah 8:20

The verse above is a lament of lost opportunity. Someone had good intentions but didn't persevere. These words prod us with their sad pronouncement of failure. It is important to not put things off until later. Something unexpected could happen in our lives to cut off future opportunities given to us by the Lord.

The Holy Spirit endeavors to teach us that prompt obedience to God's will is vital. It is important that we respond quickly because God has a larger plan than we can perceive. That puts a cosmic dimension on day-to day actions and links them to eternity.

When we do not fully learn the lesson, even in old age, our Teacher, the Holy Spirit nudges us persistently. We may be annoyed, yet we do not change. We fuss and condemn ourselves and stay as we are.

Often the things we feel we must do and fail to do are self-imposed. That's part of the difficulty. If someone else demanded it, or there was a deadline or a penalty if not done in time, then we would do it. But who cares? The self-imposed thing is difficult to do because there is no one else demanding it be done, except the Word of the Lord in your heart. But your agreement is important in anything God wants you to do.

AGREE WITH JESUS: You may feel that no one cares. But there is One in heaven who cares. The Maker of heaven and earth cares. So, if we love God, we must care. We must respect His sovereign will. Learn to do God's will at the right season so we do not lose any of the harvest.

PRAYER -Lord Jesus, release me from the habit of procrastination. I seek Your help. Let inspiration flow from a mind yielded to You. I do not want to block the flow of inspiration. I will to do Your will.

Amen