
We're living in a time where life sometimes can seem so busy that we can forget about our position in God through Christ. Some of us have multiple roles to fill in dealing with family, school, work, activities, ect. By the end of the day, we're so tired, but then the next day is the same ole routine. In this, our time with God is not what it should be. We're saved in all, but our relationship with God is kinda put on hold because were busy doing other stuff. Then when something bad happens, we're quick to look at God and blame Him. I'm glad that God is patient with us. Blaming God is taking the responsibility off of us and trying to put it on Him. When in fact God puts the responsibility on us to change our life. If we're not getting results, it's not His fault, but ours. I can hear some of you now, this is not right, God is in control, God is sovereign. God is sovereign in who He is, but He doesn't control everything. God is limited in what He can do because of us. Let me prove it to you by scripture, one from the Old and New Testament.
Isaiah 45:11(KJV)
Thus says the Lord, The Holy One of Israel, and His maker:
Ask Me of things to come concerning My sons; and concerning
the works of my hands, you command me.
This is right from the lips of God, He told us to command the works of His hands. What are the works of His hands? The earth, angels, ect. We can't command anything against His will. We can command the things that God has already provided in Christ.
You limit God by begging Him because you're trying to get Him to do what He told you to do. It is like a student asking the teacher to do their homework. Christ told us to speak to the mountain (Mark 11:23) Your problems won't change by you begging God, they need to hear your voice. Meaning, hook your voice up with the truth and promises of God's Word and speak to your problems. That's how you command the works of God's hand in your life.
Mathew 18:18
Assuredly, I say to you, whatever YOU, bind on earth will be
bound in Heaven, whatever YOU loose on earth will be loosed
in Heaven.
Once again, we see that whatever we allow, God allows. That is how much control God has given us. In the Greek, this word
"bind" means to forbid, fasten with chains and to prohibit. If something in your life is not line with God's promises and
provisions, then you have to change it, not God. Maybe you have to forgive somebody, adjust your heart to walk in God's
love. Remember this, God is perfect, He is never at fault. This word "loose in the Greek means to destroy, do away with and
to deprive of authority. What ever is ruling your life, you have the authority, the power to deprive it of authority. Find promises of God in the Word and put them into place in your life. Freedom is yours in Christ, so walk in it.
Prayer
Father, in the name of Jesus, forgive me for blaming you for
the troubles in my life. Forgive me for being a bad stewart
of the authority and power that you have given me to change
my life. I now submit myself to the guidance of Your Holy Spirit
in walking out your plan for my life.
Praise the LORD! His Word does not return void, but does what He says it will do!! I am in total agreement. May the Lord continue to use you in a mighty way to reach those who are struggling. What an awesome way to begin your new year...hope your birthday was blessed!
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