For 3 days I have had a migraine! For those who have had them you understand and can empathize with the pounding temples and nauseous stomach that is associated with it. I just kept saying, “Please God I have so much to do.” I felt like Jerry Maguire – “Help me, Help you!” I found myself almost begging God to do something.
Then in the middle of the pounding temples, the throbbing head, and piercing light I had this thought race through my mind as I begged God to take away the pain. “You know Jesus never gave suggestions.” What? Suggestions? What does this have to do with a headache? It is amazing how the Holy Spirit will drop a thought in your mind for you to wrestle with. As I look in the New Testament to discover what the Holy Spirit was trying to reveal I noticed that Jesus never suggested that people be saved . . . He commanded them to be saved. When people came to Him for a touch or healing He commanded healing and the spirit of infirmity to leave. When it came to demons, He did not suggest or recommend they leave. Again, with authority He commanded them to leave.
When Jesus commands something we only have two options: Obey or Disobey. We have the choice to align ourselves with what is being said despite our feelings, theology, or philosophy. Jesus is not suggesting that we follow Him. A suggestion would signify a weak position or personal opinion.
When you declare, “The Lord told me to . . .” it cannot be viewed as a suggestion, but rather a command. Depending on how you view what God is speaking to you, will shape how you respond or the urgency of that action. American Culture shapes our view of God and we have a tendency to view all things pertaining to God as a democracy. In other words we think we should get a vote . . . a say in the matter. I am not trying to paint a picture of a hard task-master, but actually the reverse. It is because God loves us that He leads us.
I love my children and I do not always ask what their opinion is. Many times they do not know what they need. So as a loving father I tell them what to do as a command. Because they love me as their father they listen – most of the time 
. God is madly in love with you and I. God is not interested in just “bossing” you around. When He commands an action from you it is for your benefit and blessing!
Each time Jesus gave a command and His people responded the outcome was amazing – people were saved, healed, delivered, and made whole. God is in love with you and is leading you to great things! Be bold and when God whispers to you respond with a resounding yes.
I love the Journey!
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