“Reflect” Devotion by: Pastor Fred Snider

“Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this.” 2 Timothy 2:7

Paul has just given a multi-faceted illustration of what it is to serve the Lord. He references examples of soldiers, athletes and farmers. As he closes this illustration he encourages us readers to reflect. So wise. So simple, but so wise. Oh how I wish I would have reflected more before deciding things in my life. Not just reflect, but if necessary retreat and reconsider. When we do, it is how the Lord gives us insight. Step back and as objectively as possible take a look from God’s perspective before you speak, act or even think much further. This is wise. I sense God wants to guide and direct us more, but we speak and act to quickly. Our reflections should also be more about what He says than what we think. It is God who knows what we should do and say. But, we must ask Him for His input and for His counsel.

His wisdom comes when we pray and listen. His wisdom comes when we study His Word. His wisdom comes when we seek the counsel of those who know Him well. We must take counsel, seek His face and be hungry for His Word. Once we have sought Him earnestly in many ways, then we can reflect. Too often we really aren’t interested in His direction; we just want Him to approve our plans. Or, someone else to just say they approve our plans. Or, a verse that sounds like He approves our plans. Or, a prayer that asks, but does not listen. Hmmm.. Interesting stuff I think. Enough stuff I think.

Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this. Sound familiar?

With reflection,
Pastor Fred

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