Pursue Me
- Now Think On
This
by Steve Martin
“But you, as a man of God, flee from these things;
and pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, steadfastness,
gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith, take hold of the eternal life to
which you were called when you testified so well to your faith before many
witnesses. I charge you before God, who gives life to all things, and before
the Messiah Yeshua, who in his witness to Pontius Pilate gave the same good
testimony, to obey your commission spotlessly and irreproachably until our Lord
Yeshua the Messiah appears.” 1 Timothy 6:11-14
(Complete Jewish Bible CJB)
I woke up hearing His words, “Pursue Me.”
Laurie and I had been in Denver, Colorado for three days, spending time with our new good friends Morris and Carol Ruddick. (See note below.) We were pursing the next step in our journey with the Lord, and for several months had looked forward to this connection the Lord had begun to establish with them.
Knowing that our hearts are hard after His, Laurie and I were seeking to know more fully His will - that of the One Who knows fully His will for us. Having walked as best we knew how, thus far in our lives together these past 37 years, we have been made ready for the next step on the journey. Our hearts and lives have been prepared, with a strong foundation having been built, to allow Him to position ourselves for His ongoing eternal plans and purposes. And thus the first trip to Denver.
In seeking the Lord along the upward climb on the mountain path, we have seen Him direct our steps along the way. Having made geographical moves from Iowa, to Illinois, to Michigan, to southern Florida, and now having spent these past 20 years in Charlotte, NC, we have seen His faithfulness throughout those years. He has brought us to the point where we are believing Him to take us on to the next assignment.
His heart for the nations has been more solidified in ours for His people in the nations. To bring His Good News, beginning with salvation through His only Son Jesus Christ, Yeshua HaMashiach, has become our desire. Blessing the families in the nations with His love, as He has blessed ours, is the calling we have received and accepted.
Hearing His voice along the way has been vital. Seeing the signs He gives us is always encouraging. Knowing His hand is upon us has kept us in pursuit of Him.
None of us knows the days that lie ahead. But knowing the God of Israel, the Almighty Creator personally as Father, is all we need. We have been known by Him, and through His grace we have come to know Him and His ways.
My encouragement for you today is to pursue Him. Call upon the Name of the Lord and you will be heard. His response to you, from His heart of compassion and courage, will lead you in the way you are to go; take you through the mine field of the enemy of our souls, and bring you to the mountain top view from His eternal window. From that vantage point you will see the bigger world picture as He sees it.
“Pursue Me” is what we are hearing. Today we will do so. I hope you do too.
Now think on this,
Steve Martin
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Now Think On This #151 “Pursue Me” by Steve Martin
Date: In the year of our Lord 2014 (05.18.14) Sunday at 6:40am
in Denver, CO.
All previous editions of Now Think On This can
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Note: Morris Ruddick is the author of six books, at last count. His ongoing theme is to teach others in the nations on how to build godly businesses, while understanding the Joseph-Daniel leadership concept, and based on the Jewish community model. They are all available on Amazon.com.
Morris & Carol Ruddick
Denver, CO May 17, 2014
The Joseph-Daniel Calling by Morris E. Ruddick (Jul 8, 2003)
The Heart of a King by Morris E. Ruddick (Jan 27, 2010)
LEADERSHIP BY ANOINTING: The Jewish Strategy and Biblical Model for Leadership by Morris E. Ruddick (Apr 30, 2014)
Righteous Power in a Corrupt World by Morris E. Ruddick (Oct 23, 2012)
God's Economy, Israel and the Nations by Morris Ruddick (Oct 28, 2004)
SOMETHING MORE by Morris E. Ruddick (Sep 22, 2010)
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Thanks for sharing. Blessings on your head from the Lord Jesus, Yeshua HaMashiach.
Steve Martin
Founder
Love For His People
Charlotte, NC USA