4. You need Communication
By communication I do not mean chatting and speaking with your friends, family or spouse.
I am talking about genuine and sincere communication with God.
He is the designer and architect of your life. He is the Alpha and Omega, the Author and finisher of our faith.
He is the one who plants the idea of the journey in your heart, he called you to come.
There is a need to communicate with God every step of the way.
Psalm 37:23-24
Good News Translation (GNT)
23 The Lord guides us in the way we should go and protects those who please him.
24 If they fall, they will not stay down,
because the Lord will help them up.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Good News Translation (GNT)
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Never rely on what you think you know. 6 Remember the Lord in everything you do, and he will show you the right way.
Enoch’s account: (Gen 5:21-24)
Abraham talks with God:(Gen 12:1-7, Gen 13:14-18, 18:17)
Jacob: (Gen 31:1-13, Gen 46:1-7)
Moses’ conversations with God every step of the way:(Exodus 3 – the call, Exodus 4:1-6: Exodus 6:1…Exodus 15:1).
David was a man after God’s heart – despite his numerous challenges and battles, he knew how to communicate with God.2 Samuel 5:24
Peter walking on water – communication established, Focus broken. Matthew 14:22-33.
Paul and God- shipwreck story – Acts 27.
It is key for the believer to remain in constant communication with the Lord as you continue on the Journey of life.
Prayer is a key communication pillar critical to surviving the in-between experience.
Jesus relied on the Father and depended on the streams of instructions from Him, his life exemplifies the lifestyle of prayer and communication with God.
(To be continued)
‘Laolu Oyeyemi