What now?

Camp Meeting is done.  Daily Home Activities continue. June 2 to October 29, almost five months since devotional in Joshua 6 and 7 led me to "leave the accursed thing."  He is faithful yet I understand, "a man that won't work, shouldn't eat." (II Thes 3.10) I do not mind working for my share and my keep.  However, no Sunday's, day shift, part-time, at home, criteria seem to leave all out but office work. I am well beyond youthful exuberance for a new job but still very able and capable.  

The holidays are fast approaching.  Gas and food are still needed. Holiday meals stretch the grocery dollar.  Funds holding out for basic bills.  My money is going out and not being replaced.  What do I do?  Must stay close to elderly parent.

Others have suggested babysitting.  That's a definite no go due to the need to leave when necessary.

Maybe my faith is weak.  I heard a definite whisper to leave job in June but thought other opportunity would materialize before now.

The prophet Elijah "stayed by the brook" til things "dried up." (I Kings 17).  I firmly believe one should pay their bills.  Thus, I do not want to allow any one bill to be overdue.  I also do not wish to take of another's reserves. 

The prophet Nehemiah "sat down and wept, mourned, fasted and prayed" because of the "broken walls." (Neh 1.4).  Not sure about fasting due to medical condition but the other actions are a definite part of daily prayer and supplication.

The question remains, "What do I do now?"  

One other word that has been whispered since June is "Occupy til I come." (Luke 19.13)  These words from the Savior about "a certain nobleman" and what he instructed of his servants.  One of three made the most of what had been given and instructed.  So I shall do the same.

What now?  "Occupy," faithfully, til He comes or gives further instruction.

Check back for updates when posted.

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a word in due time

 So the verse whispered day before yesterday is clear; : "nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, BECAUSE thou has left thy first love" (Rev 2.4)

Then, this morning, while meditating, before daylight the following was pointed out from that gentle urging that is the Holy Ghost; "One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after;...to behold the beauty of the Lord, AND to enquire in His temple." (Ps 27.4)

How do these two verses apply to my life?  Since the eyes of my soul were opened 43 years ago, I've known His love and tried to witness and practice the same.  His love, is the "first  love."  The only authentic way to live is thru His love, Name and ways.  All else, according to the Wise Preacher, is "vanity."

1. So, the charge is that I've "left...(the) first love." My reaction? Humbly repent and say "amen."  (I Jn 1.9) My action? get back to the simple, pure, satisfying spirit I once knew. (I Jn 2.29)  Many other verses may be given but these will do.
2. Then, direction is given to get back to "thy first love." It seems the Psalmist was troubled about enemies. Those dearest to him had "forsaken" him.  What would restore the peace he once knew?  As read in this passage he was to "seek after" the Lord and when doing so would "behold the beauty of the Lord."  

While reading this Psalm I was listening to a preacher from Wales, England.  He was preaching about John the Baptist in the wilderness from Matthew 3.  What could be learned in the wilderness? One thought struck true, "He was in isolation for preparation."  This is the man the Lord chose to present the Lord Jesus to the world.  In order for his soul, body, mind and heart to be prepared for such a lofty calling, God isolated him in the wilderness.  He was stripped of any outside distractions whilst he meditated, listened and pondered what God wanted from him. As you read this passage you see, it worked!

Tomorrow may be the answer I've waited on for nearly four months.  By God's marvelous grace I will continue to "seek" and wait that I may "see the beauty of the Lord."  Stay tuned...

Still struggling, still waiting...

 This is my online diary.  I will share thoughts but no revealing details.  

Currently, no devotionals seem to penetrate my heart.  The change that took place on June 2 has not resolved.  I feel peaceful, mostly, but disturbed the change has not resolved.  Almost four months of waiting on an answer from heaven and wondering if maybe, I missed the Lord's direction. I stepped out in faith on June 2 but thought I should choose the next direction.  So, far there has been no urging or leadership.

The last thing remembered from daily devotionals is Elijah "waiting by the brook Kidron."  In I Kings 17 the prophet was told to wait by the brook and the Lord sent ravens to feed him there.  So, he was fed and watered whilst he waited.  The brook dried up, the prophet moved on and came to a widow woman "gathering sticks" to make bread for a last meal before she and her son would starve and die. However, this is another lesson in the Lord providing for His child.  

The prophet instructed this widow woman to make  "make me a cake first."  Seems a little self-centered but the faithful, humble mother did as she was asked.

The result? the barrel of meal wasted not, neither did the cruse of oil fail,

So, I am waiting, fed and watered (spiritually at GBC) until the Lord moves me from the change than began June 2.