The Life of the Believer is a 2 Step: We Disassociate to Associate.
“Come out of her”, is not a period statement, it is a semi-colon. The 2 Step Dance that we do upon saying, “Yes Lord” speaks to the completeness of God. When we walk out of something, we will always walk into better in Him.
If we are honest, the let go may appear to be overwhelming. However, it will always be the greatest departure this side of Heaven when we walk into what He has purposed for us. There is a very popular picture that circulated the internet where a young child stood before God and He asked her for what she had grown an affection for, her teddy bear- not knowing what lied behind Him, a greater sized teddy bear. I absolutely love this visual because it encapsulates the story of our encounter with Him! We stand before Him holding on to so many things we think are “can’t live withouts” only to realize, He is truly the only One we cannot breathe without!
A God we so desperately need does not have to present or dangle anything before us to choose Him. Our pant for Him should be based off of the fact that He is the only One who can fulfill the void in our lives! It is a misnomer to believe God leads with carrots. God leads with an eternal invitation through His Son that reunites us with Him! We then experience Matthew 6:33, “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” There are firsts that we must do in God that will make a far greater impact on our person than our desires being met.
Disassociating to associate speaks to the understanding of the pruning process. God will allow a major cut in our lives only to have a surplus arise. People dwell on the No’s of walking with God and fail to spotlight the abundance of a life that has been spared from eternal separation.
When you walked away from what once had your money, time, and affection- it did not end there. That trek should have brought us to a door of opportunity, which brought fruitful relationships, restored time, and good stewardship.
Amos 3:3 says. “Can two walk together unless they agree?” Will friends who began the journey together heading to New York for a Christian Conference be able to reach their destination if one decides to veer off to Daytona for “Biker’s Week?” The friend ends up liking Daytona and its happenings so much, they decide to relocate there. When we have a challenge with disassociating, we begin to alter the plans and make excuses. We say things like, “Well, we can always go to the conference next year.” Presupposing there will be a next year. Not taking into account where the individual’s heart has gone concerning Daytona and its attractions. There is no longer a way to get to the once desired destination together.
Our Spiritual Partnering is profound in nature. Years of learning intimate details about one another is great. However, just as soldiers enlist; go to boot camp; and are ready to put their lives on the line for their fellow man and woman- God knits the Body of Believers in a manner that can transcend time.
The Association that a Believer engages in is life-giving. It is an accountability filled with love and promise. At times, it is a connection that is painfully honest and other times very little words are spoken because most of those words are spent in prayer for the brethren. May we forever look at disassociation and association from the view of God- the One who knows the beginning from the end. He knows the connects that will produce more of Him in us and He knows the ones that will take Him out of the category of being priceless in our lives!
The Art of Divine Living is overwhelmingly knowing that you walked into an unmatched life and that the miracle of being made new is an association attached to a Well that Will Never Run Dry!
Divine Work & Pray:
Work: Jot down in your journal the things you have been challenged in disassociating from, And why? What are the benefits associated to following God?
Pray: Dear God, the One whom is my shield and fortress The One who has prepared a life for me to give You Glory. May I not be oblivious to the unfruitfulness connected to people, places, and things I had difficulty in disassociating from. You have been a Protector of my heart. I choose to associate with new people, places, and things that align with how I feel about You. Thank you for the many rewards related to falling in love with You! It is worth it because You are worth it! In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
