What does it take to move to higher ground in
one’s spiritual life? Moving to higher
ground is synonymous with spiritual growth.
Let me ask it another way. How do
we make sure that we are living our lives worthy of the Lord by bearing
fruit? The story of King Josiah gives us
great principles growth.
The record of King Josiah’s life is found in 2
Kings, chapters 22-23. The text reveals
four things about Josiah that enabled God to take him and Judah to higher
ground.
- Openness
to the voice of God (2 Kings 22:11A).
We are told that after the book of the Law was read Josiah heard…He
was sensitive to the voice of god.
- Brokenness
before the throne of God (2 Kings 22:11b; 19) The great paradox of the
kingdom is to go higher you must go lower.
- Willingness
to do the will of God (2 Kings 22-23).
The reforms that Josiah brought to Judah demonstrate a man who was
willing to do God’s will.
- Single-mindedness
to seek the face of God (2 Kings 23:25). Josiah tuned to the Lord with al
his heart, soul, and might.
God will move to higher ground those who are
humble before his throne, open to his voice, obedient to his will, and
passionate about his presence.
“Lord, lift me up and let me stand, By Faith,
on Heaven's table-land, a higher
plane than I have found; Lord, plant my feet on
higher ground.”
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