Psalm 46:8 Come, behold the works of the LORD,Who has made desolations in the earth. NKJV
Psalm 46:8 8 Come, see the glorious works of the Lord: See how he brings destruction upon the world.
What is the DownLine Impact of This Action?
Perception of the acts of God guides our interpretation. God's works of destruction and desolation are glorious works. When He chooses to act in a situation or an environment, He is fully intentional and focused on the downline impact. What will come of this action? Glory will come always.
Several years ago, Dr. Carillo began working in Matamoros to see men pulled from the pig pens of drugs and alcohol. One of the successes today was literally living in a pig's pen and brought in by his family. Dr. Carillo looked into the eyes of desolation and saw something glorious. Today many families of the men have come into the kingdom, not just the men. Today, children living in the absolute desolation of the dumps get medical attention and food. Desolation has become glory.
Who Else Needs To Know?
The Psalm of Hezekiah pleads with us to come and behold. It is good to look into desolation. Don't avoid it. When desolation exists, glory is eminent. It takes us being in the mix. We need to know. Our friends need to know. Come and behold.
When Raul asked me to go to Matamoros the first time, I expected to just be a helper. We would hand out the toys and pray for the work. Yet, he wanted my heart to see the desolation and see the glory of redemption. Dr. Carillo expected me to speak and encourage and pray with the people. They were in cahoots on what they wanted. Others needed to know. Of course, I had to tell others, who are now supporters of the work in prayer and action and giving.
What is the Best Use of My Time Based on Those Answers?
God and Hezekiah and Raul and Dr. Carillo are fully aware when you point to His glory and point to desolation, action has to be taken. They are aware these two items together will cause us to move.
Such a simple combination of directions. Come behold the glorious works of God. Come and look at the desolations and destructions. You will never be the same.
Take a Closer Look
They may be in your family, your neighborhood, your community, or your business. You don't have to go to another nation to see the glory of God. You don't need to leave your neighborhood to see desolation. Abortion, divorce, drug addiction, alcoholism, panic, depression, and other ills live within the close circle of your friends. They are waiting on the glorious works of God.
Prayer:
Father, let Your glorious works loose in the desolations of our lives. In our own hearts and minds there are possibly desolations that need modified to glory. In our families, there is need. In our neighborhood, there is need. The world looks to resolve desolations with band aids and simple touches. There is a need for strong and definitive action from Your throne. Help us, Lord. Help us to see and tell and act.
Phil Larson, 405-388-8037'
508 Tumbleweed Dr.
Yukon, Oklahoma 73099
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