During the last week of November last year,we had a fast in my church and waited on God for direction for this year.During that period ,there were several passages we had to read daily and during that time,I received direction for this year which I would like to share with you.It came from one passage,Isaiah 50 v.4 and I will like us to see it in some translations of the Bible.
The Servant of God says"The Lord God has given me the tongue of a disciple and of one who is taught ,that I should know how to speak a word in season to him who is weary.He wakens me morning by morning.He wakens my ear to hear as a disciple(as one who is taught)-[Amp]
The Lord God has given me his words of wisdom so that I may know what to say to all these weary ones ,morning by morning ,he wakens me and opens his understanding to his will.-[NLT]
The Sovereign Lord has given me an instructed tongue ,to know the word that sustains the weary.He wakens me morning by morning ,wakens my ear to listen like one being taught.-[NIV]
The Master God has given me a well taught tongue,so I know how to encourage tired people.He wakes me up in the morning.Wakes me up,opens my ears ,to listen as one ready to take orders.-[MSG]
I strongly believe that this year if we are going to be involved in ministry (which is essentially the transfer of life),we must listen to God.Listen to his way He wants things done,and make hearing Him this year on a daily basis making our priority.
As we listen to Him,light will be shed on our paths and our flight will be great.One step by revelation will take us where a hundred steps by our imagination will not take us.
As we listen and know Him more ,we will flourish and be fruitful.
Happy New Year.
Grace Tom-lawyer
