Who's way?

  It amazes me that we as a human race go through hell and high water before we finally realize that God's way is the correct way. In 1 Kings 18:20, Elijah states to King Ahab and the people of Israel, " How long will you falter two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow Him; but if Baal, follow him." This  to me parallels with Joshua's demand to the previous generation of the Israelites to "choose you this day whom ye will serve." (Joshua 25:19). To bring it today's reality, which way will you go,or which path will you take? The path that God has set before you, or do you prefer to follow only what's convenient for you on the path that you have chosen for yourself?
  After the prophet presents this "ultimatum", if you will, he then challenges the god Baal to compete with His God. He does this by charges the 450 prophets of Baal to  pick a bull for sacrifice, chop it up, prepare an alter with wood, but with no fire. When they call upon Baal, if he is a god, the alter will catch fire. Elijah, one man, will do the same, except he will call on the name of the Lord.
  The story goes on to describe the process of the prophets of Baal. They called on their god for hours; no answer. They then began to cut themselves with knives; still nothing. In verses 36-39, Elijah, with his alter drenched in water does one thing. He calls upon the name of the Lord. Instantly fire came down and consumed the entire alter. Wow!!!
 There are so many unnecessary obstacles and problems we face because want to do things our way or the way that is approved by those around us. I beg you to "try Jesus" as the seasoned saints often say. And see that even though His way is different and challenging, He does not waist our time. He'll always show up and show out on our behalf if we allow Him to do so. Do things His way! If He tells you to wait; wait. If He tells you to move; move. Just know that whatever you do in obedience to God is never in vain. Never!

Something to Meditate on:
1 Cor. 15:58

I love you with all my heart,
Editor-in- Chief Macy C. James