God Finding You in the Moment

Not long ago I wrote about finding God in the moment, becoming aware of His activity in our daily lives and work in cooperation with Him.

In a series we're doing at Open Arms Community Church called "Growing Closer To God" we've been discussing different factors involved in us really going deeper with God and growing up into the greater things God has for us.

We just covered the topic of "Serving/Giving" and in particular "Sacrificial Serving/Giving", and it caused me to question... What about God finding us in the moment?

I wonder... with all the busyness, agendas, plans, hustle, and chaos in our lives are we available to God?

In any given moment can God interrupt us and use us or just share with us?

So often we're concerned about finding God in the moment, but the real question is can God find us in the moment?

The greatest obstacle in experiencing God and God's best in my life is not the Devil, it's not someone else, it's not work; it is me (self). I'm the one who busies myself. I'm the one who takes on all the extra stuff. I'm the one who sets the agenda. I'm the one who chooses what to do or not do. I'm the one who decides what I will pursue and chase after.

All to often we're concerned about whether God will show up and move, but what we really need to be concerned about is whether we're available to God.

It's not an easy focus to keep. With all the cares of this life (the pursuit of pleasure, the deceitfulness of wealth, etc; Matthew 13), chaos, distractions, and so on it's easy to become disoriented and out of touch with God.

There are simple disciplines and attitudes that help us "stay available" to God. Daily Prayer, daily Bible reading, and the constant asking of the question, "God what do you want to do here (in me and through me)?".

When it comes to the topic of Serving/Giving we've got to be in touch with God so as not to miss those opportunities God gives us to shine the light of His love and truth.