Practical QTSample

 #21 Jesus did it too...

This thought brings us to the conclusion of this series: Jesus, the Son of God, found it necessary and meaningful to withdraw for prayer and time with His Father.

In Luke 5:16 we also read “But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.”

This idea of having a daily QT is not new or unusual.  It is a recognised pathway to spiritual growth and a more significant relationship with God.

We need to recognise that our sinful natures, like Adam and Eve, would prefer to hide from God in the garden.  We find it easier to read a novel or even the boring parts of the newspaper than our Bibles.  We can stay awake to watch a dull TV programme, but fall asleep the minute we start a QT!

In addition the powers of darkness will do anything to distract us from the “daily re-charge” that a QT provides.  Satan wants our swords (the Word of God) to be covered in rust and cobwebs so that we are ill-equipped when trouble comes.

It is not easy to establish the discipline of a QT, but the growth we experience is very worthwhile indeed.

 

Closing Thoughts

A regular QT is a vital step toward spiritual maturity and growth.  If you're battling to make it happen, chat to a trusted friend and draw up an informal accountability contract: give them the right to ask you if it's happening and, if not, to challenge you to get it right.

It's my prayer that we will all grow in this fundamental basic daily time with God.