Even So Series – FaithFull5
Even So, He Remains Faithful Series…
Word of the Week
“You prepare a table before me…you anoint my head…. my cup overflows..” Psalms 23 verse 5b
Faith~Full 5.
Special Word by Mother Lydia Ntezinde (MI)
Oh! This abundant God who gives without measure..In OVERFLOW mode!! Christmas 2010, we want to welcome Him into our hearts and homes too. May He bless you with His peace, fill us with His joy, and surround us with His love. We should celebrate Him and thank Him for coming. I feel so humbled by the fact that God gives abundantly. As you receive gifts rejoice in Him, even though the gift may appear “small” you did not have it in the first place. He entrusts it to us and therefore we should not forget where it came from – The One who gives abundantly!
Deuteronomy 8, Moses speaks to the children of Israel, after he had given them the 10 commandments and was reminding them of God’s goodness as they prepared to enter the Promised Land. Moses warned them, “When you have eaten your fill praise the Lord your God for the good land He has given you. But that is the time to be careful because you may forget the very God who took you up from Egypt”. We all have an “egypt” of some sort small ones or big ones. As Moses begins to warn, it does not matter how wealthy you feel we should not forget Him. God gave them water from the rock and fed them manna in the wilderness etc.. It is never our power, strength or energy that makes wealth, we should always remember that it is God who makes us rich. Even as we rejoice this Christmas, let us not forget from whence the joy cometh from.
The bible is full of stories about people who misplaced their priorities thinking they had it together but forgetting how much they really needed God. For instance, Adam in the Garden of Eden had everything but fell for the devil’s temptation. Noah after having survived the flood ended up drinking too much, even David, leader of a prosperous nation fell into temptation. If these people could forget the Lord, you might too but remember Moses’ instructions- Deuteronomy 8v 19 – 20 that we can easily be destroyed for worshipping and bowing down to other gods. We are not to forget that everything we have comes directly from Him. On success, the worst is a tendency to lose sight of Who and what is really important but on the other hand success can bring great opportunities. When we begin to direct our money, talents or time to further God’s kingdom on earth and to bless those around us, the joy is increased and God will give you more abundantly. I am also reminded of the Eternal Reward Jesus talks about in Luke 16 v 1 –12 and He reminds us that our generosity stores up a reward in Heaven, unless you are faithful in small matters its hard to be faithful in bigger or larger things. If you cheat a little you cannot be honest with greater responsibilities. Basically we cannot serve both God and money and only God is a good Master. I am reminded of Psalms 23 – His table provisions and overflow..always!. Above all, this Christmas, as you reflect on the gifts, the food, the fellowship, do not forget God gave us Jesus abundantly! You have the abundance of the Holy Spirit!!! Without Measure!! Be Faith-full. Merry Christmas.
Declaration
Father you are my strength and shield in whom I trust. Thank you for the Holy Spirit that helps me to overcome obstacles. Help me with unbelief for you are faithful. Thank you that you are praying for me Jesus. I believe in the Repot of the Lord! Your mercies endure forever. Amen.
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