The Nathans in My Life

Then Nathan said to David, “You are the man!……..You struck down Uriah the Hittite with the sword and took his wife to be your own. You killed him with the sword of the Ammonites. 2 Samuel 12:7,9 (New International Version)

Nathan was used of God to pinpoint an area of sin in David’s life. God revealed it to him and he was faithful to deliver the message. I don’t believe this conversation was comfortable for either man but it was necessary. It led to forgiveness and change.

Throughout Scripture there are many accounts of people being God’s spokesman or spokeswoman to others. Good followed when words were delivered out of obedience and received as truth. Sure there were times God sent angels, but more often than not God sent people to people. He did it in Bible times and He does it in our day and age.

This past weekend was one such time for me. Two separate conversations. Two separate women as God’s mouthpiece to me. One message with several points. God had been preparing my heart so that when the time came I would be willing to listen and heed the words. I was not looking for a comfortable conversation. I was looking for answers that would lead to freedom. I was looking for the truth. There is no question in my mind that I needed to see the underlying issues of my personal problems. I share them with you now because I treasure them as gifts.

God’s message to me through two dear friends:

Choose to be Christ focused instead of self focused.

Learn to love God with all of your heart, soul, mind, and strength.

Start believing that God is who He says He is and can do what He says He can do.

Every last emotional battle I fight is a sign of self focus at its worst. The only way to conquer that is to focus on Christ and to love God fully. Both require His help and both He is willing to help me do. I am taking the first steps in believing that God really can deliver me from my damaging mindsets and change me completely. Not only CAN He do it, He WILL do it! No doubt about it!!!

Father, thank you for those who love You enough to speak the truth in love to me. I heed Your words through them and I thank You for the change You will bring about. Amen.

For Good
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