Why Am I Doing This??

2Corinthians 8:10-11 - And in this I give advice: It is to your advantage not only to be doing what you began and were desiring to do a year ago; but now you also must complete the doing of it; that as there was a readiness to desire it, so there also may be a completion out of what you have.

Sometimes I could write endlessly on just about every scripture I read.  Everything in the Bible is so important.  I get frustrated because I could spend hour after hour writing.  Some days it seems like I do.

Recently the thought crossed my mind:  Am I sounding harsh, am I repeating myself?  Is this what I should write? Am I boring people? Are people even interested in what I write?As I read the scripture above these questions bombarded my mind. I know just enough to realize the enemy would want me to believe I am "pushing the envelope" and to back off.

But Jesus didn't back off.  He plodded along daily talking about things not all people wanted to hear, things that in His day were politically incorrect. When we hear about our sins, we don't want to listen. When it seems to interfere with our lifestyle, again we don't want to hear. I've been guilty of this and I'm sure I still am. That's why I'm doing this blog...why I'm taking the time nearly every day to sit at the feet of Jesus and listen to His words, the words of His Father, through the Bible.

This scripture above was part of the answer I was looking for. I know that God's Word holds all the keys to life and understanding. It is my belief that this is what God has wanted me to do--if for no other reason than to give me more wisdom and understanding--and then to share it. I'm searching the scriptures and that's what we are to do to obtain a richer, fuller, more satisfying life in Christ. The Bible is God-breathed so it is truth. Whatever I write about is my understanding of what God has shown me. I hope that somehow, some way, some day these words may come to someone when they are needed the most.  My thoughts may be as rejected as Jesus' words but that's okay.  If nothing else, I myself am planting His Word deeper into my own spirit.

All of God's Word is His wisdom.  And the most important thing His Word discuses is our salvation through Jesus Christ, from Old Testament to New. Salvation issues are not about a religion, denomination, race or color.  It has all to do with a relationship with God.  Can anyone say they can have a relationship with a mother, father, children or spouse without ever spending time with them?  No.  A relationship is closeness to "whomever."  It is a connection or binding.  If we are not connected to God, how can we say we have a relationship with Him?  The first step to being connected is admitting we are sinners in need of a Savior, accepting Christ into our lives, then taking the time to listen to what God has to tell us.

If we have this relationship it is our responsibility, then, to share our knowledge with others--like Jesus' disciples.

Earlier this year---even before that--I felt I was being led to do daily devotions, on paper--or online!  I wanted to, but kept putting if off thinking, "Me?"  Who would read it?  What if what I write is wrong? What if my words are jumbled and don't make sense?

But a few things started happening which were confirmation in my spirit this is what I should do.  Now that I've started, I must complete it. It may end next week, next year or years down the road.  God will let me know when to stop.  I call this blog "At His Feet" because that's where we learn about Him, by sitting at His feet, reading the Bible and hearing Him speak through His Word.  This may be the stepping stone for something else, another plan of God's for my life. To use a cliche, "only God knows."  I believe I must put my all into this for a season. I have no preconceived ideas where He's taking me. As the saying goes, "Bloom where you're planted."  This time in my life may be the growing of my roots, establishing me.  If I continue to grow and be in God's will, He will push me forward.

This ending scripture is generally used for tithing, giving to the Lord.  Part of our tithe, I believe, is doing the will of God.  In God's will we will always please Him, which should be the most important thing in our lives...and we have success.  Perhaps I'm dispersing and giving in ways I do not even conceive. I hope this does not sound conceited because it is not meant to be. If I'm pleasing God, that's what it's all about. We are told:

2Corinthians 9:6,9 - ...He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. As it is written: "He has dispersed abroad, he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever."