Got A Clue?

This continues to blow me away, every single time it happens. So much so, I wondered shortly thereafter why I feels like I don't get clarity on other matters and decisions like I do when it comes to this site.

A conversation with God went like this yesterday.

ME: Lord, what would have for tomorrow's prayer, because I have not a clue.
God: There it is.
ME: There WHAT is?
God: You. Not having a clue.
ME: You want me to write about not having a clue.
ME: What does one even write about, without having a clue?
God: You don't think I've had this conversation with pastors and church leadership?
ME: Right.

It amazes me and humbles me at the same time, how much of this life we try to do on our own. Wisdom, experience, insight, strength, charisma, intellect... you name it, we'll attempt it. Sadly acknowledging we need God's help on the matter after we've fouled the ball and made a navigating a difficult situation downright dicey.

Coming to God sometimes seems like coming to your earthly father. You can imagine the look on God's face, shaking His head... "how in the world did you manage to do that?" as you both stand there and look at the mess now needing to be sorted out and corrected.

If only, we didn't rely on us, nearly so much.

Pastor stated Sunday morning a profound truth: Too many Christians can pass the spiritual-sobriety test. We are not full of the Holy Spirit as the 120 were in the upper room, as told in the book of Acts. We are not under the influence of the Spirit, but rather, walking on our own power and working through our own ability. And what's cool about God, is the depth of His character.

Think about how much spouses continue to learn about each other, even after 30, 50 and 70 years of marriage. The strong ones, never tire of getting to know another aspect of their beloved. Thus, so it should be with God. Pastor explained Sunday why we spend a year in a sermon series going through just one book of the Bible at a time; why we are on part 40-something of the book of Mark, for example. The depth and richness of Scripture, requires us to dig deep. But not a shovelful at a time, but like an archeological dig. For the finer discoveries. And as we do, Scripture reveals in us, its' own "finer discoveries". Each of which, point us back to the truth that none of us have a clue in this life; and getting a clue starts and ends with the person of Jesus Christ.

Pray, this #associatePastorTuesday, for Pastors standing at crossroads. Where direction and wisdom is needed; where they don't have a clue as to what they should do and say in the situations they face. Pray they would not rely on their own wit and wisdom, their experience or understanding; but lean solely on Christ. May they boldly approach the throne of grace and seek the counsel of the Holy. Pray the truth and richness of Scripture would come alive to them; even this day... that God would reveal Himself anew and afresh; granting to them a clarity of perspective. May God calm the unrest and stress, as perhaps they have tried to figure things out on their own; pray a covering of grace and forgiveness for such moments when human thinking as led before God's.

May they have more than a clue;
With a greater understanding of God
Through the person of Jesus Christ
And the knowledge and application of His Word.
For His glory.

- PNC

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