Psalm 24
Years ago I was privileged to hear Henry Blackaby speak to a group of church leaders. After hearing him I led several groups through the material he developed called, Experiencing God.’ A key insight from that study is this: God is already at work. Our responsibility is to discover where He is at work and join Him.
In order to be of the generation of those who seek the Lord (vs 6), a basic requirement is to be aware of God’s presence in general. As I look at the world where I live, I can see God’s presence in the beauty of creation, in the provision, He has made for the needs of the birds of the sky and the flowers of the field (see Matthew 6:25-34).
It is vital that I not only be aware of His presence but I need to be welcoming of His presence (Psalm 24:7-10). Being aware of Him and welcoming Him are not always the same thing. When Jesus entered Jerusalem for His climactic visit the crowds roared their approval. Yet mere hours later the same crowds demanded His crucifixion.
The generation of those who seek the Lord are aware and welcoming of His activity, regardless of where He is at work. Even if it is through another fellowship of believers. Even when He is clearly at work in the lives of other believers, fellow pastors, and even (gasp) other denominations!
WINSTON COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 