Something happened to me recently that made me do a lot of thinking and less worrying. Friday last week ended with not a dime in my pocket and for a nursing father(abi?), that wasn't too good. I had racked my brain to think of possible sources of money but I came up blank. At that point I turned to the only person whom I knew was more concerned about my welfare than even me, my heavenly Father(its funnny we always remember Him last uhn?)
Well I prayed and just left it there, knowing that somehow we'd get thru the weekend and I'd have money to get to the office on Monday, when my salary would be paid. I knew He was going to provide. It was how He would do it that I didn't know.
Sunday morning came and I had to lend some money from someone to get to church. Interestingly, after service someone stepped to me to tell me she had a gift for us. I was glad that God eventually came through for us. At least we'll have enough till my salary would be paid at the end of the month. Apparently I was in for a rude shock.
It was when I got home that my wife checked the envelope. Our mouths dropped open because the amount in it was enough to take us 2 weeks without touching my salary. This got me thinking. Why are we so caught up in looking for what we'll eat, drink, wear, etc? Wasn't it Jesus who said that this pursuit of money and material wealth what those who didn't know God make their priority in life?
Birds don't put so much planning in place (if they even put any at all), rats don't store up food, do they? Even ants that do store up, just go there and pick the food, sebi? So why am I so caught up in worrying myself to death about what I'll eat and wear and all that stuff?
I think one of the traps that children of God fall into is getting so engrossed in this food-shelter-clothing business that we forget our purpose for living, the calling God gave us life for.
I have repented of my worry and emphasis on the things that don't matter to the things that really do matter. I'm entering the rest of God, casting ALL of my cares on Him, seeking the kingdom of God PRIMARILY and SINGULARLY. He promised to provide every other thing.
'Nuff said!
Friday, June 1, 2007
RESTED!
4 comments:
HI Apostle,
I am happy to read the testimony you shared brieflt there, though it was not intended as one but I think it may as well serve as one.
I think it is human nature to worry, without which, we may have been an extinct specie. However, when God says we shouldn't worry, does he mean in all things or is there a balance to be struck. I think we could bring the issue of future aspirations into perspective as well. Good planinng should be in the mix, and knowing what to do in times of need. what about people who live in environments where worries of what to eat, drink and wear seems non-existent. Can we say they understand life more than others?
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HI Apostle,
I am happy to read the testimony you shared brieflt there, though it was not intended as one but I think it may as well serve as one.
I think it is human nature to worry, without which, we may have been an extinct specie. However, when God says we shouldn't worry, does he mean in all things or is there a balance to be struck. I think we could bring the issue of future aspirations into perspective as well. Good planinng should be in the mix, and knowing what to do in times of need. what about people who live in environments where worries of what to eat, drink and wear seems non-existent. Can we say they understand life more than others?
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Isaac, I'm of the opinion that we should plan. God, Himself, isn't haphazard and we shouldn't be hence a need for us to have future aspirations and all that. My focus is on some of the things God has told us He'll take care of that we struggle to provide for ourselves. Jesus once asked if by our worry we could add to our lives. What we need to do is rest in His finished work and BY FAITH, receive the things freely given to us.
The testimony is one thing but the message within the testimony is something I want to workon I worry a lot and ignore God. I'm sure He'll oneday have 2 physically come down and shake me out of my being a miss worry pot.
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