Encounters with God are amazing. They are life changing. At times they are even breathtaking. Incredibly, they can also be forgettable. When God encounters us, we may assume that we will never “get over” what God just did or said.
Unfortunately, the reality is that our natural, sinful predisposition is to continually drift away from God. The world around us constantly seeks to fill our minds with thoughts, values, and priorities other than those that come from above. Unless we guard our hearts and minds we will soon grow distracted from God’s activity in our life. Even our most spectacular divine encounters can fade from our awareness as we become consumed with what seems like more urgent matters.
When God speaks to us, it is not enough to merely to make a mental note. It is insufficient to write a summary in our journal. If almighty God worked in our life, it is imperative that we meditate upon what He said. We must also take action in obedience to what He told us. In addition, we must share with others what God said. Wise leaders pass on to the next generation what God taught them. It may be our children or grandchildren who ultimately benefit most from what God said to us.
How diligently have you been passing on to others what God did in your life?