DEVOTIONAL TIME

Would you be shocked if I'd say that daily devotions should not be an act of obedience to God?

"Wait a minute," you're saying! OK. I won't leave you dangling there! How about this? Devotions should be an opportunity not only to talk to God, but also to hear from God -- a God Who loves you just as you are.

In other words, daily devotions constitute a two-way street. It's so easy to treat our devotional time as a one-way street where we bring our petitions to God, say "Amen," and then run along on our merry way, busy with the pressures of daily life. Or go to bed and go to sleep, cutting off thoughts of God completely. But devotions should be so much more.

How often do we take the time during our devotional period, to become calm and quiet and wait to hear from God? Do we allow Him to speak to us through His Word? Do we ever ask Him to let some portion of His Word stand out to us in a meaningful way? Do we ever bring a problem to Him and ask Him to show us His answer through His Word and then wait to see what Scripture He may bring to our minds that will give us the direction we need?

When you have your daily devotions today, try letting God speak to you. You might be greatly surprised!

Preacher's Kid