Doing what God Says
The will of God is not always the easiest thing to do, but it is the safest thing to do. Many times a word from God may not make sense to our human minds and often a path that God directs us to walk down may not seem like the most inviting. We have to trust that God is a good father and he knows what is best for us. His ways are not our ways, neither are his thoughts our thoughts (Isaiah 55:8). The will of God and walking in faith can attract ridicule from other people around you who do not understand. Just ask Noah when God told him to build an ark when there was no rain (Genesis 6).
The crowds laughed at Jesus when he told them that Jairus’ daughter was not dead but asleep. This did not deter Jesus, but he put them out of the house and commanded her to come back to life (Matthew 9:24-25). He did not change his position or adjust what he believed because of their ridicule. He simply asked them to leave the place where he was. How many times have we adjusted our confession of faith based on who we are talking to? We may worry about the person not understanding us and in order not to seem foolish, we adjust what we believe. We have to stay in faith no matter the circumstances and continue to confess what God has said to us.
“For the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men” (1 Corinthians 1:25). Wanting to appear wise before the world will not work if you want to be a strong Christian. Be prepared to come in direct contradiction with the world system. There are even people who call themselves Christians who will challenge your belief system and try to cause you to doubt what God has said. I have known of ministers who have talked believers out of doing what God told them to do. We have to remember that even ministers are human and can make mistakes. This is why it is important to hear from God for yourself and act on what he says.
“It is better to trust in the LORD Than to put confidence in man” (Psalm 118:8).
A.P.-Y.
Published by Anneta Pinto-Young
I am a trained Social Worker who currently provides professional leadership on a programme to support Social Work students and Newly Qualified Social Workers entering the Social Work Profession.
Born and raised in Jamaica in a Christian family where my father is an ordained Pastor and Deacon who has served for over 50 years in the ministry. My father is also a trained musician and our family can be described as a musical family. I grew up in a small farming community in St. Peter’s, St. Andrew and my parents also have a small farm.
I credit my gift of writing to my father who I watched and listened to over the years as he wrote sermons, poems and other recitals in his capacity in ministry. English has always been an easy subject for me and over the years I have developed an increased interest in writing.
I am a Trainer, I sing and have a passion for worship, the spoken word and the free flow of the prophetic anointing. I am married to my best friend Andrew Christopher Young who is an advanced Musician and whose music you can find on YouTube and Facebook. I am a trained Coach and Mentor and I love experimenting with food so I love cooking. I enjoy trying cultural dishes from across the world and I view food as an entry into cultures and languages.
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August 30, 2021August 30, 2021
