Thoughts for another day

March 5, 2010

Today's verse: 1 Kings 17:14. For thus saith the LORD God of Israel, The barrel of meal shall not waste, neither shall the cruse of oil fail, until the day that the LORD sendeth rain upon the earth. (KJV)
(Pls. read the above before you read further. Thanks)

God gives us assurances, through His Word - the Bible. Reading the Bible is the best way to listen to Him and understand what He wants to say to us; this because we’ve failed to listen to Him as He speaks softly and gently. Once you meditate on His Word in the Bible, you’ll quickly realise that His promises therein are applicable to you too as you too are His creation and, in place as much as any other, to receive His promises for we know God isn’t partial and has no favorites.

Many servants of God read His Word and are encouraged to go about their tasks in full assurance of His being there with them. However, there’re times like I wrote a few days earlier, when under trial they’re a little apprehensive of the applicability and truth of God’s Word in their own lives, whether that Word will come to pass. We have Jesus’ assurance: ‘Heaven and earth will pass away, but My Word will remain!’ And in our above scripture, we notice God said something to Elijah which He kept. Oh, you might say, I know God always keeps His Word in scripture but in real life He doesn’t. Well then, I’d say this, your trust in Him needs to be re-vitalized. Check whether God has kept His Word in your life or not and I am saying this to those who love Him and have made Him your goal. He may not have answered in the way you thought it should be but hasn’t He taken care of the problem? I’d also say ‘His way is the best way’.

Our communion with Him can give us our hearts’ desires and He ensures our life isn’t jeopardized because of what we ask Him. Some are a little skeptical about His granting our desires; they could be harmful and not in His will they say; but God knows better for His Word says, ‘Delight in the Lord and He will grant your hearts’ desires’ Ps. 37:4. I’m talking of that relationship with God which brings so much power in our lives that what we ask we receive. In this relationship our end is always to serve Him, no matter where we’re at in life. I’m not saying we go against His will or against Him; just that He can control what happens in our lives to bring about good, provided we’re sincere, don’t forget God knows our hearts too. I’m comforted in this thought as I read 1 Th. 5:24, He is faithful who calls you and He will accomplish it.