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𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 — 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗜𝘀

Moses had a stutter, a temper, and a past.

He was a prince who became a fugitive, a man whose resume began with murder and ended in shepherding someone else’s sheep.
When God lit a bush and called him by name, Moses didn’t step forward with pride. He stammered. He stalled. He said, “Who am I that I should go?”
And God answered not with a pep talk, but with a promise: “I will be with you.”

That’s it. No motivational speech.
No reminder of Moses’ hidden potential.
Just His presence. Just I AM.
Because God doesn’t send strong men; He strengthens weak ones. He doesn’t look for the eloquent; He speaks through the stumbling. He doesn’t need you to be enough. He just needs you to know that He is.
The gospel doesn’t begin with “you can do it.” It begins with “you can’t.” But Christ did.
The Great I AM took on flesh, stood in our place, and walked the path we could never walk. When we say “Who am I?” Jesus says, “You are mine.”
That’s enough. Because He is.

Fixing the nets.

Time and opportunity (and their investment), are significant tools in the hands of a wise student.

Time is a limited resource and its availability and storage is out of the control of us all. Opportunity however is available to us all, yet only the wise understand that and use them to their full advantage.

The perceived values of those realities are only applicable to those who by self-discipline have mastered their investment. With the advent of social media, internet technologies, smart phones, on demand viewing and lifestyle choices; working from home etc., we have (to a greater degree) lost control of how and where we invest our time; missing out on numerous unrecognized opportunities.

When the fascination for the trappings of the world’s system, dull our perception of a greater kingdom purpose; we lose focus on the reality that the greater and eternal purpose has become secondary.

J.C. Ryle in his sermon’s spoke consistently of the conflict between desires of the heart and the affective will of God.

“The true Christian is called to be a soldier and must behave as such from the day of his conversion to the day of his death. He is not meant to live a life of religious ease, indolence and security. He must never imagine for a moment that he can sleep and doze along the way to heaven, like one traveling in an easy carriage”.

The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever." (1 John 2:15-17)

The two most important tools in navigating through life are Time and Opportunity.

Time is meant to be redeemed, bought back, used effectively and invested in situations of greatest reward.
Opportunities are to be prioritized, evaluated, and pursued above those which merely consume us, occupy us, and eventually exhaust us, leaving us unable to prepare for the season to come.

Mark 8:36 For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and to lose his soul?

So during the seasons of stormy weather, or times of ease, fix the nets.

Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”

1. Trust in The Lord
The Hebrew word for "trust" is "batach," which conveys a sense of security and confidence. In an Eastern context it
refers to a refuge or stronghold where safety is guaranteed. The word infers an active not passive response. To be reminded
of Gods faithfulness is key to trusting in Him. Consider His wins in your life.

2. With all your heart
The Hebrew term for "heart" is "lev," which is not just emotions but the mind, will, and inner being. Biblically, the heart is central to our being. "With all your heart" implies total commitment and devotion, leaving no room for divided loyalties. Trust centralizes our devotion. "Who or what" is getting our devotion?

3. And lean not (Do not depend on your own reasoning)
The word "lean" in Hebrew is "sha'an," meaning to support oneself or rely on something. Being your own boss, solving your own problems, doing it "my way". The picture invokes a person propped up on crutches, self reliant, independent. What are we leaning on this year?

4. On your own understanding -
"Understanding" in Hebrew is "binah," which refers to insight, discernment, or intelligence. Human understanding is a gift from God, BUT it is limited and fallible.
This verse cautions us against worldly wisdom versus divine revelation in Gods word.
Godly Wisdom is our first port of call for answers.
Who and what is our source of understanding today?
News media? Political narratives? Social media?

5. In all our ways, -bring Him into our equation
The Hebrew word for "ways" is "derek," which means a road, journey, or manner. Every aspect of our lives should be under scrutiny and guidance.
Historically, the Israelites understood life as a journey in which they were taught to invite God into every aspect of it. Do we honestly invite God into every aspect of our life?
Our work skills, our health needs, our spending, our leisure time; even our church life?

6. Acknowledge Him
The Hebrew word for "acknowledge" is "yada," which means to know deeply or intimately. Not just intellectual, but a total recognition and relationship with God.
In the Hebrew context, acknowledgement involved worship, obedience, and trust. For Christians, this means living in a way that reflects a deep, personal relationship with God, in prayer, study of Scripture, and obedience towards Gods commands.

6. And He will make your paths strait -
The right Direction AND Path is key! The Hebrew verb "yashar" means to make straight, smooth, or right. It implies that God actively participates in the lives of those who trust Him, aligning their paths with His will.
The imagery of "paths" being made "straight" suggests clarity, direction, and purpose.
In the ancient world, a straight path was a safe and efficient route, free from obstacles and dangers. Taking a strait path
is dependent on Gods choice of direction and our willingness to follow it.
Many a person has gone off the right path onto the wrong path, or taken the easy route, only to be ambushed, never to get back on the strait path.

So this year, who or what will direct your life?
Who will garner your trust?
What will you lean on?

It will all centre around our trust. Trust in The Lord!