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As a young Christian, the Lord spoke to my heart, “Don’t ask Me why I want you to do something. Just do it.”
So, it’s been my desire to obey these words over the last thirty years. Have I made mistakes? Yes, but even then, I have learned to rely on the following —
Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world. (1 John 4:1)
Every command or direction we feel the Lord is speaking to us, we must accept by faith, and then act on it in faith, which is one way to test the spirits. If it turns out not to be the Lord’s voice, we have to trust that the Lord’s grace will cover our errors.
So far, the Lord’s grace has been more than sufficient for me.
Okay, in Part 9, I wrote that I felt the Lord wanted me to start a Noontime Prayer Meeting for Geezers. What happened?
I delivered flyers to every church in the city (75 or so) and posted signs directing people to the outdoor noontime prayer meeting along the roadway. For weeks, I fasted and prayed each Friday at an open air park shelter with numerous people watching on.
My results were perfect: I always showed up and no one else did – as in zero, zilch, nada.
Did this discourage me? No, not at all.
I’ve learned over the years that it’s my job to obey what I believe are His commands and it’s His job to act. If He wants me to look like a fool or to fail, that’s His choice, not mine because I’m His servant, always ready to follow His commands.
But then, four weeks ago, the Lord spoke a new word to my heart.
(Continued in Part 12…if you’re interested, the full series to date can be seen here.)
Larry Who 