When I was in Bible college I was also on staff at a large church. My mother gave me some advice about working for other people and working in an office. As I had not worked in an office before. She said, “you observe your boss and learn the office procedures. Like when and how to talk with him. Also, a time when he is in good humor.”

I did that but I saw men barge into his office and demand this or that. It usually ended with him shutting the door and when they came out, they were not wearing smiley faces. Her advice reminds me of something in the Bible. How do we approach, talk to, or call upon God? Are we just barging in and demanding our way?

Or are we humbly approaching His throne of mercy and grace with yielded hearts? It is interesting to note in the Old Testament of the Bible that when people approached God humbly, He listened if not He turned his face away and ear away, (Exodus 3:5, Genesis 17:3, Psalm 31:16). It is also interesting in the New Testament how many times people approached Jesus with Humble hearts and He answered their request, (Mark 10:4950, Romans 10:12&13, 1 Corinthians 1:2).

Many requests were answered but many who approached arrogantly were rejected. Are we honoring God the proper way, right attitude and humbly asking Him for Help.

See you in Church next Sunday.

Brother J.