FIRE OF LIFE INT. MINS (FLIM) OUR DAILY FAVOR 08/28/2018
BY APOSTLE NAOMl APOSTLE of FAVOR. The QUEEN & LIONESS of GOD’S GRACE. A PRODUCT OF GOD’S MERCY.
*OPULENCE 2018*
August: Our month of FRUITFULNESS. (Double Portion)
TOPIC: HIS GRACE IS SUFFICIENT! Part 4
In contrast, we see those in Scripture who come before God thinking they have it all, and therefore receive nothing from him. Mark 10:17-27 tells us of a rich, young ruler who came to Jesus asking for his help but was unwilling to trade worldly success for eternal relationship. In response to the young man’s unwillingness Jesus says, “How difficult it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!”(Mark 10:23). I don’t believe Jesus was just talking about monetary wealth here, although money is most definitely included. I believe Jesus is making a statement about anyone who feels satisfied in themselves and the world apart from God. You can be poor and still receive nothing from God because you live in pride without acknowledging your need. One of our greatest gifts is weakness because in acknowledging our weakness we make space for God to move and work. Those who are satisfied with worldly success, pleasure and possession make little room for the incredible wealth of love, peace, passion and joy God longs to give those who simply acknowledge their need of him.
This life is not about possession whether it is little or much– it’s about the posture of your heart towards God. The abundant life God longs to give you will only be received in areas where you acknowledge your weakness and need. It was the thief hanging on the cross, acknowledging his own sin who received the gift of eternal life, not the pious and successful high priest who, in his pride, fought to crucify the very Savior he had been asking to come.
Prayer: Oh God my Lord, move and work in my life today and forever in Jesus mighty name. Amen.
Amen