2 Chronicles 19:1 Jehoshaphat the king of Judah returned in safety to his house in Jerusalem. But Jehu the son of Hanani the seer went out to meet him and said to King Jehoshaphat, “Should you help the wicked and love those who hate the Lord? Because of this, wrath has gone out against you from the Lord. Nevertheless, some good is found in you, for you destroyed the Asheroth out of the land, and have set your heart to seek God.”
Proverbs 1:10-19 My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent.
Romans 1:32 Though they know God’s righteous decree that those who practice such things deserve to die, they not only do them but give approval to those who practice them.
Ephesians 5:11 Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them.
John 15:18 “If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you.
Romans 8:7 For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to God’s law; indeed, it cannot.
James 4:4 You adulterous people! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.
How can we tell if we are doing things that seem right in our eyes and miss doing what is right in God’s eyes? How can we know we are not chasing after that which is worldly? How easy is it to be swayed by others to do that which is not God honoring? How can we become aware of our natural want to be worldly and worldly seeking in comparison to God honoring, God following, God glorifying, God trusting, and God obeying?
Becoming aware of self and self-seeking, self satisfying, and self-reliance seeds with in our heart and mind can only be made apparent by and through the word of God. The more time we spend in His word the more we grow and mature in what it means to deny self and humbly serve, honor, follow, trust, obey, and rely on Jesus Christ. It is more than just more time. It is an intentional choice deep within our heart, mind, and soul. It is a longing and desire to know the depth, width, and length of the grace, mercy, and love of Jesus Christ. It is a refreshing each day watering and feeding our very being. It is where we grow to find peace in turmoil, strength in weakness, power in powerlessness, clarity in confusion, hope in trials and troubles, and courage to face the overwhelming.
If you find yourself stagnate and complacent. Look at what you long for each day. Look at that which occupies your mind and where you spend your time. If the want, need, and desire to have God’s word active in every moment of every day then repenting and turning away from being neglectful, complacent, and not seeking Jesus with your whole heart, mind, soul, and strength must take place or there will be no grow, no victory, no purpose, no satisfaction, and no communion withJesus Christ. Confess it and turn away from it. Run to Jesus like you are being chased by the gates of hell on your heels. Run to Him like a demon is chasing your soul. Run to Him like Satan is about to take you as his own. Run to Him like you are about to be left behind!! Run to Him like as if this is your last chance to do what is right in His eyes. Run to Him with a desire to never let go, never displease, never forget, and never be self-seeking, self satisfying, self-reliant, and self-centered.
In His presence at all times will we find that which our heart, soul, and mind, will find purpose and satisfaction for each moment of every day and for eternity.