Troubler of Whom?

As I continue to ponder Gideon's call to leadership, I can't help but ask, "Have I been doing enough to trouble the powers of darkness?"  Have I waged a warfare that would cause a change in the strategies of The Enemy of our souls?  As we begin to think in these terms, it is easy to become grandiose in our ideas.  We fail to recognize how little it takes to change the world.  One simple decision on the side of righteousness can change the world for all eternity.  One man who recognizes his responsibility to be the spiritual leader in his home will effect every member of that household, and in turn, every member of that household will make decisions accordingly.  One woman who realizes her ability to make scriptural decisions can effect the outcomes of virtually everything she puts her hand to. 

Every week in America, there are hundreds of thousands of commitments made by well meaning Christians to go out and change the world.  After hearing inspiring sermons, we make our promises to the Almighty.  Much like the infamous New Year's Resolution these commitments are laid aside in frustration by Monday morning.  What is it that makes our promises so hard to keep?

The problem is that we tend to think our Creator is not very interested in the day to day decisions that we make.  We must understand that those "small" decisions are what effects the greatest change in our lives.  Example:  Instead of a commitment to "pray for an hour each day", how about a simple action to make sure the lines of communication are open between you and your Maker.  If we struggle with our temper, how about a prayer for help to recognize what it is that sends us "over the edge" and work on that.  Somehow we have fallen into the trap of thinking that we can change our lives simply by struggling a little harder.  If what you are doing isn't working, STOP DOING IT!  Relax!  Your service for the Master is a journey, not a destination.

 

Shalom