Getting Your Attention

2 Samuel 14:30-31 (NKJV) So he said to his servants, "See, Joab's field is near mine, and he has barley there; go and set it on fire." And Absalom's servants set the field on fire. Then Joab arose and came to Absalom's house, and said to him, "Why have your servants set my field on fire?"
We live in a media-saturated society. There are voices screaming for our attention at every turn: on our phones, our TVs, supermarket aisles, billboards, computer screens. Everywhere we look, someone is trying to get our attention and tell us something.

In the midst of all this noise is the voice of God! He wants our full, undivided attention but unfortunately, often doesn't get it. God will often speak to us but we don't listen. He will get through to us with a Scripture we memorized and we won't respond. He speaks through pastors and teachers, but many decide not to receive.

There's a story in the Old Testament where Absalom's servants set a field on fire in hopes of getting Joab's and King David's attention. It worked! When your field is on fire, you start paying attention!

Has God ever allowed your field be set on fire? Has He allowed drastic things to happen in your life to simply get your attention? Don't be slow to respond but return to the Lord with all your strength. He loves you and cares for you and wants to commune in fellowship with you. Come back! Don't worry about the fields: God will take care of them!

In Love,
Pastor Ed


Response
I have been listening to GRACEfm for a couple of weeks now and it has truly impacted my life. I have been "lost in the desert" for a number of years and felt I was doing ok. I attended a Bible college and after graduation, worked as a youth pastor. Personal demons pulled me from the ministry and led me astray. Living my life with no control beyond myself has led to a life of disappointments and negativity. I have struggled with regaining a relationship with the LORD. I bucked it at every turn, making excuses why I didn't want or need it. Now, my marriage in turmoil and an unfulfilled life, through your station and the pastors who share, I am seeing the light. I am beginning to break down the wall and open my heart. Thank you! I will continue to listen and seek God to guide me out of the desert and back to the flock.