Being Still - Taking Christianity Into the World

Being Still - Taking Christianity Into the World

"The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still." Exodus 14:14

In our human frailty we most often do exactly what is not needed. We strive to fix and address life issues in our own right. I have learned, through God's grace, that my first charge in the face of adversity is to be still; for it is only by our inactivity are we able to see what God might have us do. During my time of stillness I have learned to look to the Heavens and to ask God, if he needs me; for I worship a God of great power who does not need me to affect His will. Only if God needs me, do I need to respond to trials and tribulations about me as often these are events well beyond either my control or influence. Also I worship a God who will fight for me, and frequently all I am required to do is to listen and be still.

Traits of an Obedient Life

-You do things the first time asked (Delayed Obedience is Not Obedience). Just as a soldier who in battle in battle might wait to duck, those losing his life to gunfire, so are there consequences to delayed obedience. Though at any time in our lives we are able to repent and to turn from sin and obey God, waiting does have its consequences. Doing things we ought to do the first time can help us keep good grades in school, our jobs at work and our spouses at home.

-You live longer (The only Commandment with a Promise). God promises that for those who obey and respect their parents that they will live longer. Talk about a commandment obeyed with a reward!

-You do not follow the crowd (Exodus 23:2). Narrow is the way into Heaven but wide is the path to destruction. Following the road less traveled will take you to higher heights, a better life and an eternal reward.

-A request is a polite order (Free Will). God allows us to chose but in our choices there are consequences if we chose poorly. Listening to our parents, teacher, bosses, church and all those in authority will result Heavenly rewards and a more sinless life.

-You will go where No Man/Woman has gone before. The Christian walk and life is for eagles who want to soar. Though God made us all different and unique, He sees us each and every one as His. By living with God and according to his precepts we are able to live an abundant and full life.
-Live in faith
-Be an Over-comer
-Be ready and Open....Live Expectantly

John Dillard is a Christian Speaker/Author and Certified Public Accountant (All Rights Reserved). To See how he takes Christ along with him to work visit http://www.hiscpa.com/ (An Atlanta CPA firm) and for his latest book Overcoming Life's 9/11's: Job's Journey and to learn about his ministry visit http://www.john-dillard.com/