Before an important job interview, a young man felt an unexpected nudge to spend an hour praising God. Despite his confusion, he chose to obey. This unplanned praise proved profitable. As he entered the interview venue, the CEO was also walking in and took an interest in him. He landed the job. He later realized that those 60 minutes of praise had paved the way for success.
Friend, the word of God does not make sense. It makes faith (Hebrews 4:2). Using our reasoning to understand, interpret, and live out the word of God is the cause of frustration in the lives of many people today. When it comes to following God, our reasoning should queue behind our faith. It is through faith that we understand and not the other way round (Hebrews 11:3).
A lot of times, what God says will not make sense to you. God does not think the way man thinks (Isaiah 55:8-9). Therefore, He does not speak according to our level. He speaks according to His level. This is why fellowshipping with God would help you to think and act like God. Until you begin to think and act like God, you would not live like the son of God that you are (Romans 12:1-2).
If you try to understand how the word of God will work out, you won’t step out in faith (2 Kings 7:1-2). Most times, it is when we get on the road of obedience that we would understand what God is saying or doing. Trying to understand everything before carrying out divine instruction is rebellion in disguise (Luke 1:18-20).
We are to follow God by faith (2 Corinthians 5:7). This faith is rooted in our consciousness of His wisdom and His love for us. We know that He loves us and that He knows what we don’t know. He also sees what we don’t see. Like Abraham, you may not know all the details of the journey. But you are sure that God is the architect and builder of your life and destiny (Hebrews 11:8-10). He has it all in control.
Faith is in our spirit. It is not in our brain. Sometimes, our brain or mind sees things differently from our spirit (2 Corinthians 4:18). We need to train our minds to follow our spirit rather than allowing it to interfere with it. A lot of people have reasoned away their destiny of greatness in God (2 Kings 5:11-14). The word of God may not make sense to you. But let it make faith.
‘Demola Awoyele
Lead Pastor,
Destiny Impact Church
Akure, Nigeria