1st Chronicles 11:9. “So David waxed greater and greater: for the Lord of hosts was with him.” GREATER AND GREATER. What really is the sometimes elusive, key to success? Is there something I can do so that the Lord can bless The efforts I put forth to bring about a victory? Is there a special act of faith God is expecting to find in me?
It appears to me there is something at the beginning Of one’s Christian life that leads to winning Divine favor – perhaps it is an attitude one has towards God That leads one to give the first place in life to the Lord.
One might not be aware of the doctrine of Lordship at the first – It is simply that light upon a person’s redeemed soul that has burst. A flame of devotion – a burning light that brightens the souls And there is a willingness in that person to give God full control.
There are small things accomplished which at the first we see May not be significant to others, but are important to me – A prayer of faith answered, a need remarkably supplied – A joy in the soul that opposition or the world can’t hide.
There may be a song, a special hymn and a prayer That gives confidence to one that the Lord is always there. So when the time comes to go further and take a step higher – The things of God appeal to the soul, and temptations of life are so much drier.
God’s grace becomes more real; one experiences it more – Faith is increased and we learn what our life is really for. God is very real as we live and work from day to day. And we practice the presence of the Lord walking with Him in His way.
Life becomes a progression, not just a kind of stalemate. No longer when called to labor, do we sit around and wait For more favorable circumstances, but we rise up and go To attend to our calling, that we, and others, greater blessings know.
“O Father of the faithful and God of all grace: the evidence is in that Thou art still working in the salvation of sinners and the sanctification of the saints. If You can trust me, would You please let me again be a channel through whom Thou canst work. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”