Driven By His Presence 1

Lecrae Moore, simply known as Lecrae, is an American Christian rapper, songwriter, record producer and actor, He recently walked into a store to purchase a white t-shirt. He was shocked as he saw the price tag of “640.00.” He went to the clerk and said, “There must be a mistake; what’s the real price?” The response was, “The special sales price is right; it’s because of whose name is on the shirt.”

Did you know that Jehovah God has created you and has placed His name on you as His child? You and I are His workmanship and He places value on the plans and designs He has for our lives. When He designed us, He tells us HOW to find His will and plan for our life. Before Jesus left this earth, He states, “I will send the Comforter, the Holy Spirit, who will guide you and lead you into all truth.”

Jesus says, John 7:38 ^“He that believeth on me, as the Scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.³⁹ But this spake He of the Spirit, which they that believe on Him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.”

Being driven by the Holy Spirit is one of the greatest eye openers you’ll ever discover in life. Attempting to go without God leading you can be not only frustrating, but also devastating! God led Israel with a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night. (Ex 13:21) Why would we attempt His plan with our own, know-how, experience or our “stinking thinking?”

He designed the earth by His Spirit, so He sends His Holy Spirit to lay out the plans and designs for your life. Before David was ever crowned King of Israel, Samuel was ready to pour oil on one of Jesse’s sons. Why not Jesse's first son Eliab? Why not his second, Abinadab or his third, Shimea? After Samuel had gone down the row of seven sons, he asks Jesse, “Do you have another son?” Jesse said, “Just one more, David; he’s young, a shepherd in the field watching the sheep.” It was God’s Spirit leading Samuel to anoint the next King of Israel, David. “God’s ways are higher than our ways.”

David was handpicked to do the work of God. He’s also chosen you to do His will. It won’t happen with your savvy, intelligence or your capabilities. You can’t do it without His Spirit’s anointing or His empowerment on your life. Some have placed values on Picasso’s paintings in the millions of dollars. One recently sold for 179 million dollars! Tesla’s new cars now sell for as high as $200,000. A Tibetan mastiff puppy sold recently for $2 million in China. Tom Brady and his wife sold their mansion in Brentwood, California for $40 million. But what’s valuable to God? Its one being Driven to do His Will and Plan.

God places more value on His will, design and plans than the most expensive yachts sold in the world. What’s going to really count when you walk into eternity? I have stood by the bedside of many who were in their dying moments before they left this earth. I have never heard one ask, “Can I see my trophies or my accolades one more time?” “How about one more spin in my luxury automobile?” “Could I see my bank statement one more time?” No, No, No!

It’s sobering to realize that one day we will all give an account for what was really driving us in this life! What are you being Driven by today?