Needless Wars

From the early morning to late into the night, the Lord waits for us to commune with Him.

How many hours, days, weeks, even years slip away with countless individuals saying nothing to Him. Perhaps, they may use His name in vain, curse Him or blame Him for some crisis. They are not found taking the time to sit in His presence to pray and hear Him. Sadly, I'm not speaking of those who had not heard the gospel but rather people who supposedly are Christians - namely professing Him - but whose hearts are found elsewhere.

2 Chronicles 16:9 says, "For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. You have done a foolish thing, and from now on you will be at war."

This message was directed to King Asa who sought out a pagan ruler, King Aram, for deliverance. King Asa was once a faithful seeker of the Lord, but something got a hold of him. He may have won the battle but at a loss of peace. Now, there would struggle and conflict.

How many of us can testify when we disobey God that there is no peace in our hearts and minds? There's frustration, confusion and a terrible loss in sensing the nearness of His presence. Instead of seeking the Lord, we do what King Asa did by running to other sources, people or places instead of prayer.

Beloved, many can testify that if we take the time with Lord from the start of our day, it goes much better. Yes, there will be problems and conflicts.

But when we take the time with Jesus early in the morning, there is a sense of order, peace and purpose refreshed that God is with us from the start to the end of day. We can face anything with God going before us!

Remember, His eyes roam the earth searching for the heart that loves Him. Nothing should matter more to us than knowing the eyes of God rest on us. His face lit up with a smile as we pray!