READ: ACTS10:9-16
God is
impartial. Peter was on the rooftop and in a trance. He saw God lowering some
animals: snakes, lizards, crabs and all kinds of terrible animals. God told him
to kill and eat but Peter refused, even though he knew that it was God talking.
God assured Peter that He had cleansed the animals and that Peter should kill
and eat them. Peter remained adamant. Thrice, Peter argued. Although he later
went to where God sent him, he lost a great opportunity. He was supposed to be
the apostle to the Gentiles but he lost this position to Paul because he argued
with the Master. Never argue with God. You can only reason with Him. That is
what He says in Isaiah 1:18. But this was an invitation to sinners and not to
His soldiers. Again, in Isaiah 43:26, He says we can plead together. My advice
is that you do not accept this invitation. Although you can plead with God, you
cannot coerce the Almighty. Job accepted the invitation and did not like the
result (Job 38:40). Job 40:1-2 says: “Moreover the LORD answered Job, and said: Shall
the one who contends with the Almighty correct Him? He who rebukes God, let him
answer it.” Job 40:3-5 “Then Job answered the LORD and said: Behold,
I am vile; what shall I answer You? I lay my hand over my mouth. Once I have spoken,
but I will not answer; yes, twice, but I will proceed no further.”
Whenever something happens to you that you do not understand, please never
query God. If you query Him, He will answer but you will not like the response.
In the army of the Lord, nothing like democratic principles operates. God is
not a democrat. God rules by decrees, He requires faithfulness from everyone in
the army. God leaves you with no room for your own opinion. He knows what is
best for you. Whenever He gives you an order, it is for your utmost good.
Obedience brings blessings. God expects you to bear in mind the fact that His
decisions are final.
MEMORIZE:
JEREMIAH6:16 –Thus says the LORD: Stand in the way and see, and ask for the old
paths, where the good way is, and walk in it; then you will find rest for your
souls.
