Experiencing God on Monday Morning

Mornin' Ladies!! I guess if you were at the Experiencing God class last night, you know that Donnie and I are in the class, we are just doing it from home. We will be with you in mind and spirit, and will be praying for you! I'M SO EXCITED ABOUT THIS CLASS!! I'm excited to see what God chooses to do through us!! I'd like to share some things from my Experiencing God Day by Day devotional, I thought was so fitting after starting the class last night!!

The Father Draws You

And He said, "Therefore I have said to you that no one can come to Me unless it has been granted to him by My Father." John 6:65

Throughout Jesus' ministry on earth, He never seemed intimidated by the crowds. Instead, He looked into the multitudes and focused on those whom His Father was sending to Him. Jesus knew that because of sin, no one naturally seeks after God. Sinful man's inclination is to hide from God rather than come to Him. (Gen. 3:8, Ps. 14:1-3) Therefore, whenever Jesus saw that the Father was drawing a person to Himself, Jesus immediately began relating to that person.
Jesus observed the great lengths to which the despised tax collector, Zacchaeus, had gone in order to see Him pass by. In response, Jesus immediately left the crowd and spent time with this man in whom the Father was obviously working (Luke 19:1-10). Likewise, every time the disciples experienced a new insight into the truths of God, Jesus recognized that it was the Father who had been at work in their lives (Matt. 16:17).
As the multitudes gathered around Jesus, He spoke some truths that were difficult for the people to grasp (John 6:60). So challenging were His words that many of His listeners departed, but Jesus did not become discouraged. He saw that the Father was working in the lives of His disciples, and that is where Jesus invested His time. As you desire to spend time alone with Jesus, recognize that this if the Father drawing you to His Son. You do not seek quiet times with God in orderto experience Himbut because you are alreadysensing His activity. As you read the Scriptures and pray, trust that God will honor your response to His leading by teaching you more about Himself.

I guess Donnie and I got a little ahead of ya'll. We watched the first night's dvd. Oh, well, I heard that Jeanie was afraid I'd go ahead in the book. I didn't. The first night's homework (which we did last night) clearly said not to go ahead. I did however read today's homework this morning. (I am waiting for Donnie to do it though.) LOL!! It's gonna be hard not to go ahead. But I will persevere!! I will excercise self control!! LOL!!

Love ya'll. Have a great day. Please remember Traci Jones in your prayers, she's having surgery today.