"Obedience is better than sacrifice, to listen better than the fat of rams" (1 Samuel 15:22).
Will you hear God's voice and heed his direction or listen to your own voice? Today's readings discussed the leper who humbly approached Jesus to be healed. Jesus's only requirement for payment for his healing, was silence from the Leper, instructing him not tell anyone and to go straight to the priests for approval to return to society. But the leper chose the short cut, the easy way out and told anyone and everyone about Jesus's amazing grace…not that boasting about Jesus is wrong but he specifically was instructed not to do that. As a result, Jesus was unable to go to any town without being overrun by mass crowds. The reflection question really hit me in the gut. What does your voice sound like? Someone wanting to make herself look good in front of others or someone who will do anything Jesus asks? I have been the leper in this life. I have been unclean and looked down upon all those around me as someone with "issues". Now to be fair those were of my own doing but I can relate with the leper in many ways. Jesus healed me, transformed me and all he asked in return was to know him. And for many years I was just like the leper, not following his direction and instead doing what I wanted to make myself look and feel good and I always could make it all about me, me, me. Then something snapped or the Holy Spirit screamed for me to get in his word, or God's grace finally opened my ears enough to heed his call, to spread his message, to encourage others. Only when I "finally" became obedient to his voice and call am I able to see more clearly the journey God is taking me on. I don't know where this path will lead me but I'm so grateful I finally got out of my own way and listened to him. I have more peace, grace, and I see love everywhere. What does your voice sound like right now? Are you listening and following Jesus instruction in your life? If not it's simple just start where you are. Do what he instructs and quit listening to your own voice and start listening to his. I can promise you from experience it will be the best decision you ever make
Will you hear God's voice and heed his direction or listen to your own voice? Today's readings discussed the leper who humbly approached Jesus to be healed. Jesus's only requirement for payment for his healing, was silence from the Leper, instructing him not tell anyone and to go straight to the priests for approval to return to society. But the leper chose the short cut, the easy way out and told anyone and everyone about Jesus's amazing grace…not that boasting about Jesus is wrong but he specifically was instructed not to do that. As a result, Jesus was unable to go to any town without being overrun by mass crowds. The reflection question really hit me in the gut. What does your voice sound like? Someone wanting to make herself look good in front of others or someone who will do anything Jesus asks? I have been the leper in this life. I have been unclean and looked down upon all those around me as someone with "issues". Now to be fair those were of my own doing but I can relate with the leper in many ways. Jesus healed me, transformed me and all he asked in return was to know him. And for many years I was just like the leper, not following his direction and instead doing what I wanted to make myself look and feel good and I always could make it all about me, me, me. Then something snapped or the Holy Spirit screamed for me to get in his word, or God's grace finally opened my ears enough to heed his call, to spread his message, to encourage others. Only when I "finally" became obedient to his voice and call am I able to see more clearly the journey God is taking me on. I don't know where this path will lead me but I'm so grateful I finally got out of my own way and listened to him. I have more peace, grace, and I see love everywhere. What does your voice sound like right now? Are you listening and following Jesus instruction in your life? If not it's simple just start where you are. Do what he instructs and quit listening to your own voice and start listening to his. I can promise you from experience it will be the best decision you ever make
Keep on trucking.
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