Some statements are repeated so often that they become a by word or a proverb.

While I was reading Ezekiel 12, God convicted me of my negative sayings that have become proverbs.  Some of my proverbs are I can’t, I am shy, I don’t know the dos and don’ts, what if I make a mistake, what if I offend someone, or use others because they are better.  

I want to share how God put an end to one of my proverbs.  I had a desire for the women of ICF to have closer relationship with each other and God. Some of us ladies asked the Pastor if we could start a gathering to get all the women involved. He turned around and told us to start it ASAP.  FYI, for those who bring suggestions, be ready to act.  While I prayed, I reminded God my list of proverbs.  But God promised that His strength is all I need.  Then I came up with new proverbs, Lord I am not a leader plus I don’t have the passion to lead the group.  His reply was, “I’m not looking for a leader but a follower, a follower of the Holy Spirit.”  Whenever I prayed to be led by the Spirit, I didn’t expect the answer to be an opportunity to learn how to follow the Holy Spirit.  Basically, I wanted something (friendship, fellowship with God, people) without the work.  He put an end to my excuses.  God’s love and faithfulness allows us to be used for His purposes while we are still in training.

Ezekiel 12 talks about the terrible judgment that was coming upon Jerusalem.  Since it did not happen for a long time people were saying, it won’t happen, “The days are long and every vision fails” (Ezekiel 12:22).  God had enough of those proverbs and was ready to put an end to them.  Do you have similar proverbs?   I’m doing fine without God, I’m not good enough, I turned my back on God for too long, I still have time, there is no God, no judgment, no Heaven or Hell.  God is ready to put an end to your excuses.  His grace will never give up, His love will never leave you where you are.  Judgment is imminent, Redemption is immediate, Today is the day of Salvation!

Lord, put an end to all our proverbs and help us to not hide our disobedience with excuses anymore.