*The Blessings of Consistency (1)*
Text: _Come near to God and He will come near to you_…James 4:8
One of the attributes God desires most of His people is consistency. In fact, we find people at their weakest when they lack consistency. Peter emphatically declared he would never deny Jesus, but when faced with fear and uncertainty, he heard the rooster crow (Mark 14:31, 72). He passionately explained how the Gentiles received the word of God without circumcision, yet when faced with pressure from his Jewish peers, he withdrew from the Gentile brethren (Acts 11:1f; 15:7; Galatians 2:11f). His inconsistency brought grief and condemnation. Peter would later encourage the saints in their consistency, instructing them to “stand firm” in the “true grace of God” (1 Peter 5:12). Here are five ways consistency can bring God’s blessings to you and your family.
Consistency provides experience. The consistency of Moses enabled him to experience a cooperative effort with God to bring deliverance to the Israelites (Exodus 3-14). From the time he was called to lead God’s people from captivity, he consistently followed the Lord’s leading. Although he had reservations, he went and spoke to Pharaoh, pleading with him to let the people go. He boldly informed the king of the consequences if he did not heed the Lord’s will. Ten times Moses experienced the working of God in bringing the plagues upon Egypt, culminating in the Passover and exodus. Moses’ experience with God provided the consistency necessary to lead his people in the wilderness. A constant focus and remembrance of what God had done and was doing emboldened him to fight for faithfulness. When a person (or people) experience(s) the deliverance of God, they are encouraged to walk in a manner worthy of His grace (Ephesians 4:1; Colossians 1:10; 1 Thessalonians 2:12). This consistent walk enables us to experience the presence, providence, faith and blessings of God. Have a consistent walk with God.
Prayer:
_Father, please help me to be consistent in following You daily in Jesus’ Name._
Text: _Come near to God and He will come near to you_…James 4:8
One of the attributes God desires most of His people is consistency. In fact, we find people at their weakest when they lack consistency. Peter emphatically declared he would never deny Jesus, but when faced with fear and uncertainty, he heard the rooster crow (Mark 14:31, 72). He passionately explained how the Gentiles received the word of God without circumcision, yet when faced with pressure from his Jewish peers, he withdrew from the Gentile brethren (Acts 11:1f; 15:7; Galatians 2:11f). His inconsistency brought grief and condemnation. Peter would later encourage the saints in their consistency, instructing them to “stand firm” in the “true grace of God” (1 Peter 5:12). Here are five ways consistency can bring God’s blessings to you and your family.
Consistency provides experience. The consistency of Moses enabled him to experience a cooperative effort with God to bring deliverance to the Israelites (Exodus 3-14). From the time he was called to lead God’s people from captivity, he consistently followed the Lord’s leading. Although he had reservations, he went and spoke to Pharaoh, pleading with him to let the people go. He boldly informed the king of the consequences if he did not heed the Lord’s will. Ten times Moses experienced the working of God in bringing the plagues upon Egypt, culminating in the Passover and exodus. Moses’ experience with God provided the consistency necessary to lead his people in the wilderness. A constant focus and remembrance of what God had done and was doing emboldened him to fight for faithfulness. When a person (or people) experience(s) the deliverance of God, they are encouraged to walk in a manner worthy of His grace (Ephesians 4:1; Colossians 1:10; 1 Thessalonians 2:12). This consistent walk enables us to experience the presence, providence, faith and blessings of God. Have a consistent walk with God.
Prayer:
_Father, please help me to be consistent in following You daily in Jesus’ Name._
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