Draw me nearer nearer..
Sis Bala Samson
Daily Delight Devotions
February 4, Wednesday
Judges 4:9 “Certainly I will go with you,” said Deborah. “But because of the course you are taking, the honor will not be yours, for the Lord will deliver Sisera into the hands of a woman.”
I preached this morning at 5 am from the above subject, which I will share today. I was singing this song, ' Draw me nearer nearer...with tears today, the lyrics that captured me was ' LET MY WILL BE LOST IN THINE'. AMEN. This song was written by Fanny Crosby (1820–1915) was a prolific American mission worker, poet, and lyricist who wrote over 8,000 to 9,000 hymns and gospel songs, including "Blessed Assurance". Blinded by a medical error at six weeks old, due to an infection treated with incorrect medical advice, though she considered her blindness a blessing rather than a hindrance.
Despite all the above, she did not fall into depression and needed no Therapist like modern people need today, she arose from the ash heap, attended the New York Institution for the Blind from 1835 to 1843.. She worked as a teacher of English and history for 11 years at the same institution. Yes, she blessed the institution that educated her, she did not run away to make money. Listen carefully today, especially young people! What is your goal today? Make lot of money, get 1000 certificates, buy a car...tell me...what? Live a life with purpose! Purpose to be a blessing to others...
Barak was totally in the will of God after he stepped into the war field though he hesitated initially. He was 100% sold out!
Even after Prophetess Deborah said 'the honor will not be yours" , he did not back out but was more concerned about being in the will of God. A commander in the Lord's army needed no accolades except that from God. You know what, God knows your heart, He knows your motives and your intentions. Amen. God honoured Barak by including him in the "Hall of Faith" in the Bible, found in Hebrews 11:32, Read-"And what more shall I say? I do not have time to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson and Jephthah, about David and Samuel and the prophets—who through faith conquered kingdoms.."
Don't run around for pizzas and burgers, invest in much heavier stuff that adds value to your life.
