Gleanings From The Word
Experience an extraordinary God in ordinary Life
Safekeeping
I stood in line at the bank for what seemed like days, and
then made my request known to the customer service representative. She took
me around to the vault, matched my signature to the one on file, sorted
through the keys to find the right one and we went to my safety deposit box.
She unlocked her half then I unlocked mine and I was able to access the box.
There wasn't anything of great monetary value in the box,
simply some insurance papers but it still took two of us and two keys to
access what was already mine. In some bigger branches, you also have to go
through extra security and get beyond the armed guards before you gain
access.
The blessings of God in our life are often like that. Once
we have accepted Him as Lord and Savior, He's brought us into the family and
unlocked His half of the box.
Therefore, brothers, we have an
obligation--but it is not to the sinful nature, to live according to it.
For if you live according to the sinful nature, you will die; but if by the
Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live, because
those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. For you did not
receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the
Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, "Abba, Father." The Spirit himself
testifies with our spirit that we are God's children. Now if we are
children, then we are heirs--heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if
indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his
glory.
Romans 8:12-17 NIV
This mystery is that through the
gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one
body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus. Ephesians
3:6 NIV
If you belong to Christ, then you
are Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise. Galatians
3:29 NIV
Now we need to unlock our part of the box.
What parts of your heart and life remain unlocked? Are you
holding onto bitterness? Are you worshipping your possessions ahead of God?
Are you giving out of a sense of obligation rather than cheerfully?
Perhaps you haven't unlocked the room of time and are "too
busy" for worship, prayer and Bible study. Maybe it's the door of trust that
needs to be unlocked and fear hinders you from being blessed by God.
The blessings are ours for the claiming, if we do our
part. Does that mean we'll all be healthy, wealthy and have a life of ease if
we just follow some secret biblical formula? No.
We have the blessing of forgiveness and eternal life when
we accept Him. He has the power to heal any of us or make any of us wealthy,
if that is His plan. The greatest blessing though is worth far more than
money, is far better than an easy life that is pain free, it's the true
intimacy and joy of a life filled with Jesus and the presence of Holy Spirit.
When you know those moments, you find out quickly that all the rest really
doesn't matter.
As the old saying goes, just give me Jesus. He'll satisfy
you in everyway if you just open yourself up to Him.
Until next time, may you open the doors of your heart and
let Him bless you.
Be blessed
Hallelu Yah (Praise God)!
Kevin
YOU ARE
Once you have accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, you are a
king's kid.
You are my King and my God
Psalm 44:4a NIV
Never let the enemy tell you that you are worthless or insignificant.
You have value in the eyes of God so great that it was worth dying for. You
are a blessing to the world.
Have you opened the door to forgiveness and eternal life. God has
turned His key in your life and is just waiting for you to turn yours. It
doesn't matter who you are or what you have done. It doesn't matter what
other people say about you. God is poised and ready to forgive you and love
you more than you can ever imagine.
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