The Author's Pen
Heb. 12:2Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Any great novel starts with a stroke of the pen. The effort to create every character and complete every sentence is at the author's discretion. The construct of every paragraph and the clarity with which He reveals the topic are all determined by His ability. So, the life of every believer is not an act of their own volition, but a direct reflection of the author's will to create and reveal Himself to them. God's servant and friend Moses was on the backside of the dessert. He was there for an amount of time. He kept the flock of his father-in law Jethro for the space of 40 years. It was during this time that he found himself in a place where he was all alone with no other human contact. I can imagine this experience allowed him to be more aware of his surroundings. We are told in the Bible that he saw a bush burning. The fact that a bush burned was not an issue. It was common to see random brush fires. The amazing thing about this bush was that it was not consumed. Moses was curious, so he drew closer to investigate. It is my belief that an introduction to our Lord occurs much the same way. There are times when we find ourselves seemingly isolated or even insulated from those around us; somewhat preoccupied by life and its challenges. It is during this time that we have the opportunity to witness something amazing. The fire that burns within us that cannot be explained. The Bible teaches that faith comes by hearing and that ability comes through and by the Word. We experience times when the Word is imparted into our lives but there seems to be no response or growth. We must realize that time and maturity are in the hands of the Author. Moses was in the place written by the Author. Being in this place allowed him to get instruction to begin his journey. I encourage you to not be afraid to go beyond the reach of people and dwell momentarily in a place of spiritual solitude. It may be where you will experience the greatest revelation of your life and be thrust into your destiny because the Author wrote it into your story.
