Who do we serve, GOD or mammon?
Nobody can take better care of you and me than Our Heavenly Father!
In my previous posting, the widow had to take her eyes off her situation and look to GOD as her provision. Though she thought she was at the point of death, she responded to The Word of THE LORD. When she did, the supernatural took place in her and her son’s life.
I know that in tough times, it is a challenge to take heed to these words. The physical realm screams forth scarcity to distract us from the Spiritual Truth. I’ve been there myself. During these times, many will ask themselves, “How can I get GOD to get me more money?” That mindset is wrong.
Jesus spoke in Matthew chapter 6:
26 Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet Your Heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?
27 And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life?
28 And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin,
Provision comes to you because FATHER Loves you more than birds or flowers.
Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in 2nd Corinthians chapter 9:
6 The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.
7 Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God Loves a cheerful giver.
8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.
9 As it is written, “He has distributed freely, he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever.”
Sowing and reaping is not to get your needs met, but it is to increase your harvest of righteousness! It is to increase your ability to be more generous.
It is written by THE SPIRIT in Psalm chapter 112:
1 Praise the LORD! Blessed is the man who fears THE LORD, who greatly delights in HIS commandments!
2 His offspring will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed.
3 Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.
4 Light dawns in the darkness for the upright; he is gracious, merciful, and righteous.
5 It is well with the man who deals generously and lends; who conducts his affairs with justice.
6 For the righteous will never be moved; he will be remembered forever.
7 He is not afraid of bad news; his heart is firm, trusting in the LORD.
8 His heart is steady; he will not be afraid, until he looks in triumph on his adversaries.
9 He has distributed freely; he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn is exalted in honor.
10 The wicked man sees it and is angry; he gnashes his teeth and melts away; the desire of the wicked will perish!
Remember, nobody can take better care of you than Our Heavenly Father. Your past does not disqualify you from FATHER’S Love.
Consider what Jesus said in Luke chapter 6:
35 Rather Love your enemies and continue to treat them well. When you lend money, don’t despair if you are never paid back, for it is not lost. You will receive a rich reward and you will be known as true children of the Most High God, having His same Nature. Be like Your Father Who is famous for His kindness to heal even the thankless and cruel.
36 Overflow with mercy and compassion for others, just as Your Heavenly Father overflows with mercy and compassion for all.”
You don’t have to perform in order for FATHER to provide. HE Loved you and me before we were worthy to be Loved. Don’t worry, HIS Love and provision will not run out.
Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Hebrews chapter 13:
5 Let your character [your moral essence, your inner nature] be free from the love of money [shun greed—be financially ethical], being content with what you have; for HE has said, “I WILL NEVER under any circumstances, DESERT YOU nor give you up nor leave you without support, nor will I in any degree leave you helpless, NOR WILL I FORSAKE or LET YOU DOWN or RELAX MY HOLD ON YOU, assuredly not!”
6 So we take comfort and are encouraged and confidently say, “THE LORD IS MY HELPER in time of need, I WILL NOT BE AFRAID. WHAT WILL MAN DO TO ME?” AMP
Hand over all your worries to FATHER. This will get your heart right so that you will focus on serving FATHER no matter what your current financial situation is.
Peter wrote by The Holy Spirit in his epistle 1st Peter chapter 5:
6 Therefore humble yourselves under the Mighty Hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time.
7 casting all your cares, all your anxieties, all your worries, and all your concerns, once and for all, on Him, for He cares about you with deepest affection, and watches over you very carefully.