One concept that has been on my heart a lot is simply this:
REMEMBER
This is not a terrific act of Faith that God is calling us to … just a simple one. To remember where we came from and what He has done for us.
The enemy will oppose this. And we must oppose him opposing us.
Deuteronomy 8 16 He gave you manna to eat in the wilderness, something your ancestors had never known, to humble and test you so that in the end it might go well with you. 17 You may say to yourself, “My power and the strength of my hands have produced this wealth for me.” 18 But remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your ancestors, as it is today.
This is important for all of us. You see, there are many in our society who would oppose the wealthy. This idea is unamerican, and it flies in the face of God. God holds all of us accountable. He tells all of us to come under, and worship, Him alone. And one way we do that is to REMEMBER.
He brought the Hebrew people out of slavery.
He defeated an enemy that wanted to slaughter them.
And He freed them to go to the promised land.
And so it is with you. He has freed you. He has single handedly defeated your enemies. And, as you sit here reading this, He is preparing a place for you.
So when the enemy attacks you and reminds you of your failures, pull out your journal and remind yourself of how many times you have been spared, or forgiven, or rescued, or given something that you did not deserve.
REMEMBER
When you are in a place without hope, ask Him. As the verse above says:
the Lord your God … gives you the ability to produce wealth … which he swore to your ancestors … as it is today.
REMEMBER
And if you are in a place of much, the verse says:
He gave you manna … to humble and test you so that in the end it might go well with you.
REMEMBER
We are called to be humble and remember who blessed us and to give God the glory in all things.
The bottom line is this:
He owns the cattle on a thousand hills …
And he has adopted you so that you might inherit the kingdom.
This is wealth that you can not comprehend or fathom.
So raise your hands and praise the Father … who provides for all things!
And as an act of worship:
REMEMBER
In The Name of the Father and the
Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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Coach J
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