Paying Attention to God
Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. (Hebrews 2:1)
The other day at our Men's Prayer Breakfast, I had to start the gathering and lead the men in a word of prayer. All the guys were talking, and scurrying around visiting with one another. To silence their conversations, I had to say, “Let me have your attention.”
I don't mind raising my voice. (I love doing it at church because my wife doesn't let me do it at home.) I had to shout, and everyone heard me because my voice was loud enough. It got their attention and they all quieted down, and we were able to pray.
Sometimes, God has to send someone with a loud voice to enter our lives, to get our attention. Have you noticed that we don't ever stop long enough to listen to God until something tragic, something life-changing gets our attention?
It is not when God is blessing you that you are seeking Him. It is when you are flat on your back and there is no hope. Jesus must resolve the issue in your life physically when a doctor has given you a bad prognosis. It certainly gets your attention when there are problems in your family. Likewise, it gets your attention when there is trouble financially.
Let me ask you a question. Does God have your attention right now? I pray He does. I pray He doesn’t need a loud voice to wake you up and get your attention to look at Him. If He needs to, God will use a loud voice. Do you know why? Because He not only longs for your attention, but He deserves your full attention. When you are completely focused on God, He can readily do a work in you. Are you paying attention to God and listening to Him?
The other day at our Men's Prayer Breakfast, I had to start the gathering and lead the men in a word of prayer. All the guys were talking, and scurrying around visiting with one another. To silence their conversations, I had to say, “Let me have your attention.”
I don't mind raising my voice. (I love doing it at church because my wife doesn't let me do it at home.) I had to shout, and everyone heard me because my voice was loud enough. It got their attention and they all quieted down, and we were able to pray.
Sometimes, God has to send someone with a loud voice to enter our lives, to get our attention. Have you noticed that we don't ever stop long enough to listen to God until something tragic, something life-changing gets our attention?
It is not when God is blessing you that you are seeking Him. It is when you are flat on your back and there is no hope. Jesus must resolve the issue in your life physically when a doctor has given you a bad prognosis. It certainly gets your attention when there are problems in your family. Likewise, it gets your attention when there is trouble financially.
Let me ask you a question. Does God have your attention right now? I pray He does. I pray He doesn’t need a loud voice to wake you up and get your attention to look at Him. If He needs to, God will use a loud voice. Do you know why? Because He not only longs for your attention, but He deserves your full attention. When you are completely focused on God, He can readily do a work in you. Are you paying attention to God and listening to Him?
Recent
Archive
2024
January
Building Men Over MembershipsActions and WordsPraying in God’s WillA Call to God’s ChurchFalse ProphetsJesus Intercedes for YouAre You Encouraging Others?Strengthening BelieversSalvation Is SimpleCounterfeit TeachingBe Ready for the End Jesus Understands Your PainLooking ForwardCommitting Others To ChristSharing Your StoryTaking the Time To BlessPraying for UnbelieversA Word of BlessingJesus Cares about YouThe PavementAre You Confessed Up To Date?Fighting Self-Sufficiency With PrayerBe Responsible for Your ChildrenJesus Is Standing with You The Promise of the Holy SpiritBe Aligned in PrayerI Am InnocentAligned PrayersPraying with PowerDealing with ProblemsHandling Stress
February
Come and SeeA Childlike FaithDon’t Miss OutWhy Support Israel?Praying For IsraelHow To Honor GodResisting EvilThe Lord Encourages UsJesus Is the AuthorityGod ProvidesLiving Out The Great CommissionMaking SureA Heart of RepentanceSharing Your FaithSubmitting to God’s WillSecure in Your IdentityHow Are You Filled?God Is All-SufficientJesus Is The Only WayPray, Just PrayNo Sin Is Too BigThe Purpose in PainFeed Your FaithStay in Love with JesusIt’s Only JesusRemember Who God IsGifts from the Holy SpiritThis World Is Not Your HomeBe Different
March
Admitting You Are WrongMoney Can’t Buy HappinessMy ConfidenceChanged by Christ Faith and UnderstandingDo Angels Exist?Falling at Jesus’ FeetBorn AgainThe Fullness of JesusExperiencing Christ’s FullnessThe Lord’s ProtectionPraying FriendsA Hand of BlessingBe StillYour Heavenly FatherBlessing Your ChildrenGod Is Our ProviderTime To StopSimply Follow ChristFathers Loving MothersEvery Knee Will BowWhen God Repeats HimselfThe Seven ChurchesTaking Up Your CrossMake Peace With GodGod Gives Free WillGod’s Healing PowerGo All in for ChristAbiding and RestingBelieving God’s WordWhat Hangs In The Balance Of Evangelism?
2 Comments
I try to listen to Him. It is hard when I am out in the world. Yet, there are things that happen that I know He is looking out for me and those around me
God's Love is what keeps me going. There are Days when things don't go the way you hope. I look to GOD for His Word. It's NOT always easy, but he's always there. Thank you Lord . PRAISE GOD !