Thank you to all who have spoken to me or e-mailed your comments about the blog. They are encouraging. Do not be afraid to take issue with anything, however. God uses the adversary to speak into my life at times, because even criticism has some basis in truth. Friends don't always speak as freely as those who contend.
Writing is a form of confession - what I take time to write is more aligned with my belief than words spoken casually or private musings. But, those things, once written, can be judged when read - both providing conviction in favor, or in opposition to what I have written. Writing is a powerful tool for clarity as I record things gleaned from the Lord's presence. Who knows but what I will need these revelations and credal statements in the days ahead.
The Steward operates in the physical realm through the principles and eternal truths of the spiritual realm - just as the Master did. When I apply the principles of the natural life - the wisdom of our world system as written in many how-to books - I can get truly excited about making things happen for the Master. Principles of organization, promotion, leadership and success have been my morning breakfast for years. However, when they come to no end, or dissolve in frustration and resentment, confusion and lack of peace, my life as a happy Steward tanks and I consider some other calling.
Thankfully, I am learning to return to the reality that all the above mentioned principles are not wrong...but, if they are not applied in tune and time with the eternal realm ,it is wasted effort. The spiritual realm is the guidance system through the instruction of the Word by the Holy Spirit. If I am not able to "make things happen", it is a sign that I have once again turned to my own "highly developed methods and wisdom" instead of going to the Master.
This morning He instructed me according to Psalm 118: 19-21 on how to enter the gates of the eternal realm. These Gates of Righteousness through which I can freely go as a "righteous-one-made holy by the blood of the Lamb" are the gates of thanksgiving. These are the gateways into the Kingdom of Righteousness wherein dwells peace and joy and abundance. Jesus of Nazareth while in the earth walked through them all the time to receive instruction, direction and experience Love.
Gates into the spiritual realm are located on the path of thanksgiving that recognizes the loving provision already released in the Son of the Most High Father before the foundation of the world. So, I am learning to go into my meeting with the King through the Gates of Righteousness. As I bring my day or project before the dais, it is with thanksgiving in my heart for His provision, His love, and His ways of getting things done. But, is is not just in my heart. It is expressed out loud in declaration of 2 Cor. 9:8. I access peace and hope - joy and excitement for the day ahead as they all unfold before my eyes. He is always at work overseeing all the things and people I cannot and bringing them into line with His will for my assigned project. Ahh, the sweetness of the Lord's favor.
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