Fri.’s Devo - Submitting to God

Read Job 23 How many times have I just wanted to sit down and talk to God and explain what I’m going through and ask him about it. This is exactly what Job is wanting to do. He knows that when he did that he would be strengthened, but, he can’t do that and he can’t seem to find where God is. He feels like God has hidden himself for him, but he knows that God knows where he is and when this trial is all over he will immerse with great wisdom. Job acknowledges that he has walked in the steps of God and followed his commandments. He realizes that God has ordered his steps and there is nothing he can do about it. Job stands in the fear of God because for some reason, God has allowed him to live. We are always telling people that God has a plan for their lives. It has gotten to be cliche but it is still true. There is a big picture where God is preparing an army of his followers to fight in these last days. When we get in out position and do what we are made to do then we stand united and nothing we do will be impossible. But, when we compare ourselves to others and feel slighted or less important then we fight against our own destiny. It doesn’t matter how insignificant we feel our job is….we are all important to the army. On a smaller scale, God does put the desires in our hearts to do our destiny. We have a function on the earth and it is God’s job to put us there. It is our job to let him. Just say “yes”. That is all God is waiting for. Lord, we say “yes” to whatever you want to do with us. We will go wherever and do whatever you say. We are your obedient soldiers.