Observation

Just as good observation can discern the approaching weather, so can it understand the times. Mtt 16:2-4 The point of our confusion and rejection is that we filter the observation through ourselves and not with the Holy Spirit. I choose “confusion” and “rejection” because these are the ever present emotions and reality that we carry when our observations are not correct. Correct observing is found in the Holy Spirit, the very gift of God that leads us into all truth. It is our great benefit and reward to hear the Spirit clearly and observe without personal perspectives, judgments and values. Our personal observations are good, God created us with the gift of observation. But this natural gift must also be redeemed.

What are you doing Father?
Help me to see, understand and rest in You.
Overwhelm my need to control with your abiding presence.
Hide me in you until me thoughts are true.

Personality conflict is not the same as spiritual conflict. Your personality can have a great many conflicts with others, yet this is an opportunity to love and bear fruit of the Spirit. Each leader does tend to spiritualize their personality and we should freely give grace for this. The Lord is fully able to convict or direct anyone of us and any time. It seems we often feel the call of God for truth while the equal call of God for love is neglected.

Do not become wounded because the boldness of others makes you feel insecure. Overcome your insecurity by increasing your love for others and knowing the full emotions of the Lord for you. Penetrate the knowledge of our mind and ask God to give you knowledge in your entire being, scripture calls us to be full of the knowledge of God.

As you live today look to the Father. What is He doing in your life, family or friends? What is He doing in your city, nation and world? In everything give thanks and hold onto the good. Divine observation is worth the price you must pay to have it.