The Subtlety of Idolatry

It seems like I need a good cleansing every once in a while. Oh, I'm not talking about a shower. I take a shower once a week whether I need it or not. I'm talking about a cleansing from the Holy Spirit. It's helpful for me (and not nearly as "condemning") to know that I'm not alone. Even Abraham, the father of our faith was cleansed by God himself when he was told to take Isaac to the altar of sacrifice. God was testing Abraham and he will test each of us. If he has spoken a personal promise unto us (and I believe he wants to speak a personal promise to all of us. Something that defines our destiny, that answers the questions "What am I here for, Lord"?) there is a very good chance that he will remind us that it is not our job to "make the promise happen". Hagar is waiting outside our tent...all of us but that doesn't mean we pay her a visit.

God wants humble servants. Those that just listen and obey and leave the promise fulfillment to one who is more than capable of bringing our destiny full circle. "Lord...I lay down my right to fulfill or to help you fulfill my destiny. I lay down my right to telling you where or why. The truth is, I don't have any rights but it is indeed my privilege to stand before you with boldness and dignity because Jesus, your Son has restored that to me. Use me as you will. Take me, I'm yours. Speak Lord, your servant is listening"