Saturday, February 2, 2013

THE CLOUD

Psalm 105:39
 39 He spread a acloud for a covering; and fire to give light in the night.

Fire is there to lead you in the night and a cloud is there to lead you in the day. 

I was listening to Jon Courson on the way to work last week and there was one part of the message in particular that spoke to me.  He read Psalm 105:39.  This scripture is about the Isrealites and how they were led through the desert by God.  When he wanted them to stop, the cloud would stop.  When he wanted them to go...he would lead them.  The kids and I have been reading about the Isrealites, and how he always provided for them.  He gave them food when they needed it, dried the rivers to walk through them, and showed them the direction they needed to go. 

I feel like there are always so many decisions I have to make.  I pray that God will help me make the right choice.  I ask Him what he wants me to do and to help me feel confident about decisions I've made.  Jon Courson spoke about God's Will.  He said that if you are loving God, He will give you the desires of your heart.  I have heard this so many times... but it finally clicked.  God will guide you, just like the cloud guided the Isrealites....you do what's natural, what feels right. 

Seriously, that hit me!  I am always weighing the options, tormenting myself..."God speak to me" I say...  SO many opinions, so many worries, so many different things that can alter and persuade me.  AND finally , I got it.   God will lead me in the direction he wants me to go.  If I have a strong desire to do something, and I am loving God and following God in my Life... than I should have peace about my decisions.  Thank you Lord for giving me this peace.