God’s Mind

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.  – Philippians 4:8

What is on God’s mind today? You could think this a pointless question because, after all, “my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the LORD” (Isaiah 55:8). But the reality for a child of the living Creator in the 21^st century is that you can know what is on His mind because, through Jesus Christ, the Spirit of God resides with you! 

The prophet Isaiah had the challenging honor of speaking to God’s people on His behalf. Again and again, he delivered the same message: “Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the water… incline your ear, hear, that your soul may live!” (Isaiah 55:1, 3). God longs to share Himself with His people today, and that is what is on His mind every day!   

A large part of your relationship with God takes place in your thought life. God designed you for fellowship with Himself, and He will do much of the work, but you must desire to know Him, not merely what He can do for you. Try this now. Think about one specific characteristic of God, like peace or goodness, and review how it has played out in your life. Tell God about what you think, ask questions, then listen. Soon you will be “talking” with God. 

Turn your eyes, and your mind, upon Jesus, think fully upon His wonderful face, and the things of Earth will grow strangely dim, as you ponder His wonder and grace. Intercede for America’s public officials, and pray that they seek to know God better to be better equipped to serve the nation.