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All Your Need

July 7, 2008 by Bill Leave a Comment

Given July 5, 2008

We spent the 4^th of July at a Christian RV park in Sevierville Tennessee where we have a mobile home we share with our family. During my morning prayer time on this day, I was praying for the needs of all those on my prayer list and was given a different revelation of a familiar scripture. “My God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19“.

It’s a promise of God that He will give us what we need, (liberally supply, fill to the full, according to the Amplified version), that’s a fact. But the thing we miss about this is what those blessings are based on. Most Christians are in the frame of mind that what we can have is based on our job, bank account, credit score, who we know, and other things in the earth. This verse reminds us of the fact that God doesn’t base what’s available to us on what’s in the earth. What God has to give is based on HIS riches in Heaven. Now, do you think God’s riches are limited? Of course not! Do you think He’s holding back on His kids? “…the living God who gives us richly all things to enjoy.” 1Timothy 6:17“. You’ve gotta be kidding!

So, why aren’t we receiving from our Father? I think it’s because we look to those other things first for our needs to be met instead of looking to God our Father. “Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you. Matthew 6:33.” We need to get our priorities in order and then live by them. Jesus said in His example of prayer to his guys, “…Your Kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Matthew 6:10“. Jesus was saying for us to pray that things would happen on earth the same way they do in Heaven. Nobody has any needs in Heaven.

Favor Of God

June 27, 2008 by Bill Leave a Comment

Given May 22, 2008

I teach as an adjunct at the local college and had the opportunity to add another class this summer. However, I needed to get the approval of the department head and had to see him and get his signature before he left for the weekend. I walked across campus, up the hill, to his office only to find he had already gone. I would not be able to teach the class. However, his office manager said he had spoken to her about the situation and she signed the form. I was in!

As I walked back down the steps, I was thanking God for His favor in this situation. I prayed, “Lord, what have I done to deserve your favor?” His answer came immediately, “Nothing. You can’t do anything to cause me to love you just like you can’t do anything to cause me to not love you. I love you no matter what you do. You can do things to please me or displease me but nothing will cause me to love you more or less.”

It brought tears to my eyes to be reminded that the love of God is unconditional and there’s nothing I can do to change that. His favor is with me as I seek to serve Him and do the things that are pleasing in His sight. What an awesome love! “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8” “And it is My desire to lavish My love on you simply because you are My child and I am your Father… 1 John 3:1.“

One Step Away

May 18, 2008 by Bill Leave a Comment

Given May 18, 2008

I heard something in church today, during praise and worship, that was one of those, “Wow, that’s right!” It was said, “You can go a thousand steps away from God but it’s only one step back.” You know, that’s right. The Word says, “I’ll never let you down, never walk off and leave you, Hebrews 13:5 (The Message)“. What a comforting thought.

Many times I wander away from the protective presence of my Lord but, you know, He goes right along with me. Like I do with my grandkids, I follow close behind while they are exploring new wonders but stay close enough that they can run into my arms if they get scared or need help. My heavenly Father is the same way. He stays with me no matter how far I wander and is always there to take me back, give me help, step between me and danger, or comfort me when I get a boo boo. You know what I mean?

If you’re saved, you are never alone. If you think you’ve wandered far away from God, just call out to Him. He’ll say, “Here I am son. I’m right here daughter.” Daddy loves us. He won’t let us get too far away.

You Da Man!

December 18, 2007 by Bill Leave a Comment

Given December 16, 2007
This post is for men but I suppose it applies to women who are the head of their family as well. For you women who are responsible for your family, entitle this, “You Da Gal!”

I’m realizing, more and more, that a lot of people depend on my prayers. Certainly my family; wife, four boys, two daughters-in-law, four grandkids, mother, brother, his family, etc. Then there’s my church where I’m a deacon and unofficial prayer coordinator. A lot of people look to me to be faithful in prayer and many don’t even realize I’m praying for them every day. If I mess up, it could affect a lot of people.

I’m reminded of some guys in the Bible who messed up. Achan, Joshua 7, who brought back some spoils from battle against God’s command. Not only did Achan get stoned, but his whole family too! And what about the guys who accused Daniel and had him thrown in the lion’s den? When God delivered Daniel, the accusers were thrown in…and their families, Daniel 6:24.

On the other hand, we can read of some men who did good and their families were blessed. Cornelius, Acts 10, was a devout man and so was his family. He obeyed God and called Peter to come to his house and tell them the Good News. Cornelius called his whole family and friends together and when they heard the Word, the Holy Ghost fell on all of them! Of course, Joshua said, “But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD”. Joshua 24:15.

And finally, it’s recorded in Exodus 12:21-23 how the elders of the Israelite families called their own into the house, at the direction of Moses, and applied the blood of a lamb to their door posts. They and their families were saved when the destroyer came by. What if they had not listened, were doing something else, or forgot?

Guys and gals, a lot of people are depending on us so let’s stay pure, stay in the Word, and be ready to act in faith and authority when needed. Be blessed!

Our Needs – Part 2

November 16, 2007 by Bill Leave a Comment

Given November 9, 2007
Yesterday, I wrote about the most important need in God’s eyes…to focus on Him. That same morning, He showed me another view of the “prayer need” exchange.

When I go to God with my list of prayer needs, it’s like me as a kid going to my Daddy with all these things I need. “Daddy, I’ve got this need, this needs to be paid, I need help doing this, I have this pain, that needs to be taken care of, this is broken, my friend needs your help……..”. Then my Daddy says to me,”Son, I’ll take care of it. Just turn it all over to me. I’ve got unlimited resources and power, I’ll handle it all. I love you so just give it to me and don’t worry about it!” “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Matthew 6:25“.

That’s comforting. God is telling me to just hand it all over to Him and don’t think any more about. Then we can spend quality time together just “walking in the garden in the cool of the day”, Genesis 3:8. That’s what He wanted all along anyway.