Enoch walked with God . . . —Genesis 5:24
The true test of a person’s spiritual life and character is not what he does in the extraordinary moments of life, but what he does during the ordinary times when there is nothing tremendous or exciting happening. A person’s worth is revealed in his attitude toward the ordinary things of life when he is not under the spotlight (seeJohn 1:35-37 and John 3:30). It is painful work to get in step with God and to keep pace with Him— it means getting your second wind spiritually. In learning to walk with God, there is always the difficulty of getting into His stride, but once we have done so, the only characteristic that exhibits itself is the very life of God Himself. The individual person is merged into a personal oneness with God, and God’s stride and His power alone are exhibited.
It is difficult to get into stride with God, because as soon as we start walking with Him we find that His pace has surpassed us before we have even taken three steps. He has different ways of doing things, and we have to be trained and disciplined in His ways. It was said of Jesus— “He will not fail nor be discouraged . . .” (Isaiah 42:4) because He never worked from His own individual standpoint, but always worked from the standpoint of His Father. And we must learn to do the same. Spiritual truth is learned through the atmosphere that surrounds us, not through intellectual reasoning. It is God’s Spirit that changes the atmosphere of our way of looking at things, and then things begin to be possible which before were impossible. Getting into God’s stride means nothing less than oneness with Him. It takes a long time to get there, but keep at it. Don’t give up because the pain is intense right now— get on with it, and before long you will find that you have a new vision and a new purpose.
Journal 10 12 11 DJR
10 12 11
Good morning, Lord
That song today is so popular, now, … I wanted something different … but it was so perfect for today … I just had to go with it. It seems like JD and I are about to turn a corner or make a step up to a higher, (closer) level. It has to do with walking in grace and really letting your life in us be the power source. Something we’ve known but backslide back from too easily. We are holding up the direction for you to take us next. Two years of Oswald has been great … we’re staying curious to see what you have next for us.
Curiosity and expectation are good. I have many fine sons and daughters who share who I am thru my Word. They all see a part and specialize in the part they see. That is why I will lead you to different teachings and views. When you see something new … dont throw out the old … just add to it. There is truth in all the denominations. What you need to focus on is the truth that I have for you right now. And right now it is indeed expanding your grasp of grace.
Cool, I’m looking forward to it.
Dont jump too quickly. Remember the song for today.
I know that (academically) And I trust you to send me what I need. Some of it I wouldn’t choose … but I choose to trust you. I’m doing my best to keep Jer 29:11 as the background context of everything that comes my way.
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