What's Mine Oct. 12, 2005 |
Acts 20:32 NKJV “So now, brethren, I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified." Have you ever been ripped off (or at least felt like it)? Maybe you didn't get all of your food from a fast food restaurant or you made a major purchase for what you thought was a good deal only to find out later that it wasn't. Or how about a warranty that wasn't even worth the paper it was written on. Well, many of us are getting ripped off every day in our relationship with God and we have to admit that it's our own fault. We easily become accustomed to the world's misconceptions, because we don't know enough to dispute them. For example, how long did it take for us to believe that $2.87/gal for gas was a good price? (Something to ponder.) We have to take the time to read the Word of God and find out what we are really entitled to as children of the Living God so that we can claim it on a daily basis. Otherwise, Satan will continue to take advantage of us. Think about it: If your bank account was overflowing with money would you allow your family to live in a house without running water or working electricity? NO! That would be foolish! So why deny yourself necessities and luxuries that God promises to provide for us if we just seek Him first. God has promised to give us peace, love, prosperity, hope, a future, and much more! Do you know what's yours? It's time to find out. I hope you enjoyed reading the word of God in a new light. Have a Happy Wednesday! God Bless, Min. Tommy & Sis. Shatika Gray Scripture References NKJV Matthew 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 31:17 There is hope in your future, says the LORD, That your children shall come back to their own border. Philippians 4:7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. John 16:20 Most assuredly, I say to you that you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice; and you will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will be turned into joy. John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. |