Women and men throughout scripture who lived holy and godly lives lived by spiritual disciplines which became the habit of their life.
“It was at this time that He went off to the mountain to pray, and He spent the whole night in prayer to God.” Luke 6:12
“And He came out and proceeded as was His custom to the Mount of Olives; and the disciples also followed Him. When He arrived at the place, He said to them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation.” Luke 22:39-40
“And it came about, whenever Moses went out to the tent, that all the people would arise and stand, each at the entrance of his tent, and gaze after Moses until he entered the tent. Whenever Moses entered the tent, the pillar of cloud would descend and stand at the entrance of the tent; and the Lord would speak with Moses.” Exodus 33:8-9
“I have called upon You, for You will answer me, O God; incline Your ear to me, hear my speech.” Psalm 17:6
Esther, Moses, Abraham, David, Paul and even Jesus had spiritual routines which daily found them in the presence of the Lord God Almighty. They understood the importance of regularly and unceasingly being with the LORD and communing with Him. They did not allow the expectations of the world to interfere because they knew the great need of their life was to abide with and in the LORD.
Too many times, we allow the things of this life to rob us of our time with Jesus. Times where we pray, read, meditate and listen to Him focusing on Him and His desires for the day. If we don’t avail ourselves of His presence and still ourselves before Him, we will go through our day halfcocked and crash and burn spiritually while suffering emotionally, mentally, and physically. We will find ourselves overwhelmed, anxious and defeated throughout the day. We are trying to live and survive without the one who made the day, knows the day and is prepared for the day. Essentially, we are on our own.
So, no matter what is on the schedule for the day nor who you will have to deal with, remember the old hymn and ‘take time to be holy’.
Because Jesus loves us,
Bro. Hugh Folds
Matthew 6:33
