REQUEST A SUBJECT CHANGE
As August comes closer to ending and September reaches into our calendars, we can see the hustle and bustle of changing seasons. For many its school, work, family schedules, and so much more; for others it is a time of calming relaxation as the craziness of the summer comes to an end. However, have you ever thought about taking this time to re-examine your study habits with the Bible? Have you ever asked God to lead you to a new subject in the Bible that you should learn? Now is a great time to readjust our attention to the Lord in a new way. We can go to the Lord and ask for His guidance, Psalm 23:1-6 states, “The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. 3 He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You have anointed my head with oil; My cup overflows. 6 Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.”
This chapter has been used for countless of applicable situations, but I seldom see one of the simplest applications that this chapter reflects about God’s character. God cares for you and I in our spiritual walk. He will lead us into what we are to study. So as the seasons change and fall quickly starts to approach, ask God to guide you into a new season and new study in His Word that you need to learn. God will never tell you “No” to wanting to learn more from Him. In fact, one of the greatest adventures you can go on will always start with asking God to teach you something new. Psalm 23 reveals how very real His presence is for us, so shouldn’t we take His Word the same? Remember that God cares for you and I, remember goodness, love, and kindness are the attributes of our Heavenly teacher. “Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.” This is why God allows for such a drastic change in the seasons at times, to help us come out of a rut and see that maybe we too should change what we are doing because God wants to show us something unique. When we take our walk with God seriously, we can quickly see what the psalmist is saying, “my cup overflows.” He is stating a spiritual fact to those believers who identify their relationship with God as being more than salvation, but rather a daily and intimate walk with Christ. Remember when our relationship with Christ is taken seriously, God can work seriously in our life.
Hold until relieved, our Blessed Hope is coming,
JL