It's one voice, one cry, and one shout of praise unto the One True God. This blog was not designed to give a group of young people something to do, but rather to amplify voices of praise and encouragement from those willing to speak. In that, we come together as one, seeking that others be spiritually renovated, torn down and made new. It's not always polished. Sometimes it's rugged. Sometimes it isn't dressed up or beautiful. The heart can be an ugly thing. But seeing the grace of our Savior, and knowing the heart of the Father, it's the ruggedness that makes it beautiful. The darkness of our hearts and minds is wrapped up in grace, and we are free. So, we spill our guts, we shout aloud. It's everyone's voice - united.

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Numbers 9

Numbers 9:15-23 is a really interesting passage that I would encourage you to read!

Verse 18 says that the people of Israel “traveled and camped at the LORD’s command wherever he told them to go. Then they remained in their camp as long as the cloud stayed over the Tabernacle.”

This is something that Jim Elliot wrote in his journal in regards to this passage:

“Guidance for Israel in wandering was unquestionable. There was no doubt if God wished them to move- the only question was, were they willing to follow as the cloud moved? Shall my father be less definite with me? I cannot believe so. Often I doubt because I cannot see, but surely the Spirit will lead as definitely as the pillar of cloud. The question is for me, are my plans flexible enough to be subject to immediate revamping? When the cloud remained long, the people must have wondered why and been restless. I must be willing to remain and to go. The presence of God determined the whereabouts of his people. “Where I am, there will my servant be also” (John 12:26). Very well, Lord, what of this summer?”

I thought I would share this because I know a lot of us are at that time in our lives when we are trying to figure out “what’s next”… But I would encourage you to be willing to wait upon the Lord. Keep seeking after him and he will lead you where you need to go. He does not leave us out in the wilderness! We might not have a cloud of fire, but we do have the eternal flame of his Spirit inside of us, continually guiding us. Let’s pray for one another, that we will not be too busy with our own plans and dreams to move when God calls us to move.

With Love,

CD :)
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  1. UnknownMay 13, 2010 at 4:51 PM

    I thought of Acts 20:22 as I read this, "And now, behold, I am going to Jerusalem, CONSTRAINED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT, NOT KNOWING what will happen to me there,..." There was such an explicit guidance by the Holy Spirit in the life of Paul. I pray that the Lord would grant all of us grace and work this in our lives as well.

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  2. Chad & AmberMay 21, 2010 at 11:00 PM

    And as we wait upon the Lord, may we worship there. There is such sweet worship in the waiting.

    Thanks, CD. :-) Glad you are enjoying the journal.

    Much love,
    Amber

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