Stop Hiding Behind Stuff

From Our Pastor's Desk

Revelation 5:10 – “And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth” In 1st Samuel 8, it was apparent that God’s choice had been declared. Saul was the man.

He had been anointed and chosen, so everyone expected he should answer to his name at the first call, but instead of that, none of his friends could find him.

So, in 1st Samuel 10:22 we read “Therefore they enquired of the Lord further, if the man should yet come thither. And the LORD answered, Behold, he hath hid himself among the stuff” It is clear that he was deliberately hiding.

Why? Why was he hiding? Didn’t he already know back in Chapter 8 that he was God’s choice to be king? He hid, not because he was modest or humble. Far from it. He just did not want to accept responsibility, he was timid, afraid and intimidated.

We all have “stuff”, our baggage, fear and excuses that some of us hide behind.  What are you hiding behind today? Timidity? Fear? Intimidation? Are you hiding because you are without formal education?

Are you hiding because you have no fervor for the things of God? Is it because you have no reality in a relationship with Him? Is it because you had a bad childhood? Alcoholic parents? Divorced parents? You were orphaned? You have poor grammar?

You feel worthless because you have no title in the corporate world? You have no social standing? You’re not well to do or you’re still waiting for that big break? You’ve been burned in a relationship? Some prayers yet to be answered or desires yet to be granted?

You have an ugly past? You’re divorced? Have an impediment? Are you physically unattractive? What’s your excuse? Etc. What are you hiding behind?

My dear brother, my sister, get out from behind the stuff and answer God’s call. You are a chosen king, you are a chosen priest. God needs you, the people need you. We serve the “God of (Wo)man” that helps the “(Wo)man of God”.

The Lord bless you as you step into your destined role of royal priesthood, in Jesus Name. AMEN.

You will have good success this 2019.

Remain blessed.

Shalom.