EXODUS 27:1. “And thou shalt make an altar of shittim wood, five cubits long, and five cubits broad; the altar shall be foursquare: and the height thereof shall be three cubits.” THOU SHALT. It was never a question of “Yes” or “No,” Or if it was convenient for them To make what God said in their own time, Or how they would do it, or when. It clearly was understood that God Expected them to obey right now, Not wondering if they could do it right, Or say they didn’t know how.
“Thou shalt” was never to be questioned then, Any more than it should be today. If the Lord asks me to do something, He is not waiting for what I say. He has the right to expect that I Will not question His clear commands. Nor put things off until the bye and bye When He places a work in my hands.
He has not asked me to build an altar of brass, But to go into the world to preach. It is not my right to ignore what He asks, Or my own philosophy teach; The command He gave can’t be misunderstood, “Go, and make disciples of men. Teach them to know and obey God’s word, And I’ll be with you right to the end.”
So, if I try to make some excuse, “I am tired today, tomorrow I’ll see if I can go to some quiet place,” Or some other complaint I will borrow.
I am taking the place that belongs to God, And setting my own agenda. And a life of obedience goes up in smoke, And the Lord who owns me is offended.
It is always right to act in faith, Even though we not know how things will end. If my Lord tells me to do some work this day, Or to some part of the world I’m sent; God help me to never say, “I can’t Just now because I am very busy.” When I am told to follow His careful plan, I must do what, or go where He sends me.
“Father God, I believe I am in the right place at the right time today. My desire is to experience this all the time. Give me the wisdom to discern Thy will each day, and the willingness to act on what is made clear to me. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”