Consider the Flow

Instructions, when they are short and sweet - well, the older-me appreciates that: recipes with few and short sentences, one-page questionnaires ... oh, and large print is a bonus! This is what God said to Abraham (Abram): "I am the Almighty God; walk before Me, and be thou perfect" (Genesis 17:1, KJV). God couldn't have been clearer! He identified Himself first, making certain Abraham knew on what authority He spoke - the omnipotent (all-powerful), omniscient (all-knowing), omnipresent (all-present) One. Then the command: walk before Me, God said; live every area of your life knowing My eye is on you ... your thoughts, your intentions, your speech, your actions. Finally, God said, be perfect - holy, blameless, honorable, valiant; know Me and imitate Me in every possible way. Now, short and simple does not always mean easy. Abraham made his share of blunders, falling short of God's instructions; as New Testament Believers, we have The Holy Spirit to not only guide us into blameless living but to empower us for it: "the Spirit helps us in our weakness" (Romans 8:26, ESV). E. R. Havergal wrote, "Take my life, and let it be - Consecrated, Lord, to Thee - Take my moments and my days - Let them flow in ceaseless praise." As Saints of God, there's no part of us who should withhold from God's leading nor any of His instructions we should ignore. From Christ [in us] should flow a steady offering of obedience and praise. Let us wisely ... consider the flow.