Seek the Lord—Not Material Blessings!

Saturday, 25 January 2014

Word of Hope for Today with Bro. Rolly Custodio

Seek the Lord—Not Material Blessings!

‘…The Lord…gives you the ability to produce wealth…’ Deuteronomy 8:18

Today’s Insight

God holds back ‘…no good from those who do what is right’ (Psalms 84:11 NLT). But it’s important to acknowledge Him as the source of all your blessings. And on this one, we all fall short! Let’s face it, more isn’t always better. In fact, your dependence on God lessens as your dependence on things increases. That’s why Levitical Law discouraged empire-building.

In the Old Testament, loans to the poor were to be interest-free (Exodus 22:25); outstanding debts cancelled every seven years (Deuteronomy 15:1-2); slaves freed and given the means to start over (Deuteronomy 15:12-14); repossessed land redeemed by family (Leviticus 25:25); and property that was sold, or lost and not redeemed, returned to its original owner (Leviticus 25:14-17). Why? Because God wanted His people to depend on Him, not possessions. So He cautioned them, ‘When…all you have is multiplied…You may say…“My power and…strength…have produced this”…remember the Lord…gives you the ability to produce wealth…’ (Deuteronomy 8:13-18 NIV).

God’s principles haven’t changed. Andy Stanley points out that a list of do’s and don’ts is like having a man give you directions. If he hands you a map, you focus on it, but when you’re following the man you focus on him. The Bible doesn’t say that God is a rewarder of those diligently seeking ‘things’. No—it says, ‘…He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him’ (Hebrews 11:6 NKJV).

Bottom line: if you’re depending on anything but God, you’ll always struggle. ‘Don’t worry about these things…your heavenly Father already knows…and…will give you everything you need’ (Matthew 6:31-33 NLT).

Parallel Verses: Lev 1-4, Matt 8:28-34, Ps 89:1-14, Pr 2:20

Today’s Prayer

Heavenly Father I humble myself and thank you for your Word today. Lord thank you that you remind me to focus on you and not on the material things and worldly thins. Lord thank you that you said in your Word " If I focus my mind in you, you will give me a perfect peace. Thank you because i need perfect peace in the midst of troubled world. Lord empowers me to stay focus on your kingdom in serving you so that I will not be miss out in my journey but remain faithful in serving you for your glory. In Jesus Name, Amen!

Prayer for Salvation

Lord I admit I am a sinner I repent of all my sins and I receive you into my heart as my personal Lord and Savior Amen. If you mean that prayer above from the bottom of your heart you are now saved. It is God’s Word that He promise in John 3:16 that if you trust His Son Jesus you will not die but you will have Eternal Life. Welcome to the family of God. In order to grow in your faith with God please do these consistently starting today; 1. Pray always 2. Read your Bible Daily 3. Attend Church Services Regularly 4. Attend Prayer Meeting and Bible Study and serve God first place in your life, in your talent and money 5. Witness Jesus to others that they may receive salvation too.

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