Psalm
139:17
How
precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! How great is the sum of them!
Luke
was considered by many to be one of the most influential men in American
business. He controlled millions of dollars, was responsible for employing
millions of workers, and made decisions that affected millions of people's
lives. He spent time with most of the truly important people in the world; but
no one more important, in Luke's mind, than the Lord. Schedules were always
packed full, but never so full that Luke didn't take some time with God. No
decision was made without consulting the Lord. When so much depended on the
integrity of Luke's decisions, he wanted to make sure he took into
consideration the Word of the Lord. To do less would be absurd.
The
counsel of the Lord should be precious to us all. God holds the sum of all
wisdom and knowledge. He is the ground of all common sense. Why wouldn't we
want to consult the Lord when we make the important decisions in our lives?
Doing less is absurd.
Prayer:
Fill
my mind with Your own thoughts, O God. Help me to see problems through Your
eyes and meet them with Your solutions. Teach me to use the gifts of reason,
logic, and wisdom that You have given me. Amen.
