So how do you stay stirred up about God? How can you get God’s gift and calling to the forefront of your life?
This is huge—are you ready?
By having an intimate relationship with God on a daily basis!
Let’s look at Proverbs 3. I want you to grab hold of this; this is going to be awesome. You know, we’ve probably heard Proverbs 3:5-6 so many times that we’re blue in the face. That’s OK, because we’re going to look at it in a new light:
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.
(Prov. 3:5-6 NKJV)
Now let’s look at two words from that passage. First of all, let’s examine the word “ways.”
The Hebrew word for ways is “derek.”
The word “ways” from this passage means, “certain opportunities a person may encounter on a recurring basis.”
The most common persistent event in our life every day is what? Now think about this a minute (I just gave it away).
The most common recurring event in our life is every new day! Am I right? Think about it…we get up in the morning and it’s not the same day as yesterday—it’s a new day. It’s recurring!
Oh that’s deep, Pastor Scott…well just wait, because it gets better.
Let’s take a look at the word “acknowledge.” Grab hold of this one. The Hebrew word for acknowledge is “yada” (as in “yada, yada, yada”).
It means, “to know by observation, investigation, reflection, study or first-hand experience.” The highest form or level of “yada” is direct, intimate contact.
So, this answers our original question, how can you get God’s gift and calling to the forefront of your life?
The answer now seems simple.
Have direct, intimate contact with God—every single day.
Stay stirred!
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Scott, a native of Minneapolis, Minnesota grew up with a passion for playing drums. By the time he was 17, he had played with several Christian bands and once had the opportunity to tour with Whiteheart... however, it was turned down because God had better plans!
God's better plans included marriage to his wife, Heather, becoming a student at North Hennepin Community College, and subsequently moving to Tulsa, Oklahoma for two years of Bible school at Rhema Bible Training Center. Scott's two year training included an emphasis in youth ministry.
After graduation, Pastor Scott served on staff at Living Word Christian Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota (Pastor Mac Hammond) under youth pastor Steve Munds.
Scott's vision is to teach and preach the uncompromised Word of God by precept and example; to disciple others into a position of leadership that they can take with them throughout their life.