Moo..ve To Be Moved

I smiled as I flipped the page of my calendar to view next month’s picture.  It’s odd that while I was glancing at my photo of the cows appearing to be still and relaxing in the field, that I hear the phrase move to be moved (with an added cow twist).

I don’t know how long these cows stayed lying in their comfortable position. I made the photo and moved on. Though they were relaxing, I’m sure they eventually moved as well. 

We can’t deny that “to be still and know” along with “finding rest” is of the utmost importance in every Christian’s spiritual walk. Remaining still and resting for too long though can label us as being lazy, out of shape, and lacking motivation.

God has a purpose in us moving.

He wants us to be proactive. He tells us to ask, seek, and knock. He made us to move towards Him in worship. We move our hands, our feet, and our voice which all three moves His heart.  We move to pray. We move to serve.

For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.
Matthew 7:8

For in Him we live and move and exist.
Acts 17:28

God required His people to move towards Him with a sacrifice in order for Him to move on their behave.  Jesus came and moved in our place. He moved to die so that we could move to eternity.  

Do you have memories of being moved?  I remember going to a conference years ago and wasn’t expecting nor really focusing on being moved. Little did I know that a pivotal moment in my life would take place and I would be moved by God in a fresh new way. Come to think of it, I did have to initiate making the first move for that experience to take place.  I had to think about going, plan my schedule, and drive to the event. 

We become more involved in the process than we often realize. 

Ordinary people like you and me move to be moved. There were also ordinary proactive people in the Bible (who would not have been on my top character list) that God blessed.

Jabez called upon the Lord and God blessed him. (1 Chronicles 4:10).

Bezalel was an artist God chose to oversee the creation of His tabernacle in the wilderness. (Exodus 35-37)

Priscilla was a servant and teacher of the gospel. (Acts 18)

Rhoda believed without seeing Peter knocking at the door. 
(Acts 12:12-15)

Our actions to move forward in what might appear small can open the door for God to move big in our favor and change our tomorrows. 

God desires to supply us with the best future possible, as we move in following Him. His favor is working for our advantage. Our tomorrows are moving in the right direction, as we follow the Holy Spirit. Lead on Holy Spirit, lead on.

Lingering Thoughts:

How about you? When was the last time you could say that you were moved by the Lord?  It doesn’t have to be a big impactful event such as I had at a conference.  I love it when I can recognize God moving in my daily circumstances.  I recognize it because I took time to acknowledge Him in my life.  I moved and He moved back.

Maybe you need to see God speak in your life right now. Tell Him what you are experiencing. He already knows but He desires for you to communicate with Him.  He wants to move on your behave because He loves you that much.

Almighty God, You are my everything. Thank you for choosing to hear and answer when I reach out to You.  May I seek You with all my heart. I look forward to Your next move in my life. In Jesus name, Amen.

If you need additional prayer or someone to encourage you further, feel free to reach out at [email protected]. I appreciate your replies and welcome you to share this post and blog with others.

Speaking of move…. Be moved by listening to my friends BJ and Lisa Sullivan’s single and album titled MoveSomebody. https://www.movesomebody.com/socials

Photos by Create228studio