From the Word:  God’s Terrifying Voice (from Matthew 17:1-13)
”When the disciples heard this, they fell face down to the ground and were terrified.”  (Matthew 17:6 NASB)

O Lord, do I truly want to hear Your voice?  I often pray that I would.  But the reaction of these men ought to cause me to reconsider… Here they were with You, Jesus, some of your closest friends.  It was not Your spectacular visible change that took place before their eyes that terrified them; it was Your voice, heavenly Father, that frightened them out of their socks - caused them to fall to the ground!

Have I ever been so scared that I have fallen down? Can’t remember a time when I have…  Am I too cavalier about my relationship with You, Lord? Do I react in awe when I consider Your greatness?  On the one hand, it is good than I am relaxed, that I can enjoy Your company as I would that of a good friend. Yet on the other hand, You are the Majestic and Mighty Creator of the universe! Nothing is too difficult for You!!  You are fully deserving of my deepest respect, reverence, and awe.

Lord, may I respond appropriately in each situation in which You place me: when awe, humility, and worship is due You, to give it, and when joyful, hearty camaraderie is fitting, to relax and enjoy it!  O Lord, You are the Mighty Hunter - You are the Master of all skills, the One to spend the weekend with in the wilderness hunting, fishing, hiking, or whatever. You know the best spots, You know just what lure or fly the fish will go for. May I appreciate more fully Your earthly expression and may I fully embrace with awe, respect and worship Your magnificent greatness! Amen. You are completely and totally worthy to be praised, Lord.

Please pray with us:
A major focus of our ministry here is to train and equip the next generation with a heart and vision for ministry.  A guiding passage for me is Psalm 71:17-18:  ”O God, You have taught me from my youth, and I still declare Your wondrous deeds.  And even when I am old and gray, O  God, do not forsake me, until I delcare Your strength to this generation, Your power to all who are to come.”

This coming week in Colorado Springs (Sunday, March 28 – Tuesday, March 30),  The Navigators are convening a team of representatives from metro areas around the country to develop more effective approaches to the encouragement and training of this young generation, particularly in our metro areas. Please pray with us for the planning team as they consider a number of essential factors, including our guiding principles, the role of mentors, and a future national retreat (which has been an annual event for several years but there is not one planned for 2010).

Thanks.

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