GOD IS OUR TOTAL SOURCE: HE PROMISED TO SUPPLY ALL OUR NEED. HE IS EL SHADDAI!! EPHESIANS 3:20-21 Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is a work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Yet biblical faith asks us to do just that: to see what we cannot see in the physical dimension happening in the spiritual dimension. A good example of this is the sixth chapter of Joshua. The Israelites were overwhelmed by the city of Jericho on their quest for the promised land. But God allowed Joshua to see in the spiritual dimension what his human eyes could not see, "See, I have delivered Jericho unto your hands..." (JOSHUA 6:2) God won a mighty victory as God’s people responded in obedience to what they could not see. How true are the inspired words of The Apostle Paul, "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him. But God has revealed it to us by his Spirit." (1 CORINTHIANS. 2:9-10) There is no doubt that God deeply loves and cares for his children and wants the very best for us. Yet, how is that we can trust God to see what we cannot see with our physical eyes? What are the four laws of living a faithful life? GOD’S PROMISES TO SUPPLY US “But my God shall supply all your needs according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” PHILIPPIANS. 4:19 Perhaps we are more individualistic than any other society. We believe that we can do it on our own, that we don’t need other people or God. Yet, if you have someone who is meeting your needs, acting as a safety net so to speak, it is hard to look to God as your source of supply. But God’s Word makes it clear that HE is the supply source (Deut. 8:18; Isa. 48:17). He may use other sources, such as our job or other people, but they are simply His instruments; He is still the source. James asks, "What have you that you did not receive from God?" (JAMES 1:17) It is easy to trust God with the things that are completely out of our hands like our eternal destiny. But it is much harder to trust God with things that we have tricked ourselves into believing we have control over: our children, our careers, our money, and our relationships. But with God as our source, Paul tells us, "I can do everything through him who gives me strength.. . . And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus." (PHILIPPIANS.4:13, 19). It is comforting to know that God comes to us at the POINT of our need, in the FORM of that need, to meet that need according to His riches. Also your spiritual needs—LAMENTATION. 3: 22-24 “It is of the LORD’S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in Him.” Protection: ISAIAH 42:2 “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.” GOD HAS PROMISED TO SUPPLY US HIS RICHES (v.19c) “according to His riches in glory”…not “part of”, but “according to” Jesus was teaching about two systems of finances in the earth.One is the world’s system where Adam fell to when he sinned which is based on fear, hard labor and survival.The other system, the Kingdom of God system, is based on faith and the “rest” of God. When Adam sinned, for the first time ever man’s provisions were tied to his labor and he had to bear the weight of his own provision instead of God providing everything for him.Provision was Adam’s first concern and it only came through his hard labor, sweat and painful toil (GENESIS 3:17-19). We should tap into God’s unlimited supply is to look to Jesus Christ as your Source of supply. I want to spend a bit more time on this first key because it truly is the foundation. We all like it when something good happens unexpectedly. It’s like Christmas and it brightens up your day! Yet, there’s a better way than just hoping for “occasional” blessings. God wants you to WALK in His blessings each and every day. Not occasionally or by accident, mind you, but willfully and deliberately. You might ask, The idea of looking to Jesus Christ as your Source may sound simple enough in theory, but I can tell you that it will take some time to renew your mind to it. For example, if you’re in BUSINESS, then you need to see Jesus Christ as your No.1 business partner. Once you do, then you need to consult Him about your decisions and let Him show you where to “cast your business nets” (JOHN 21:6). He knows where the fish are! Perhaps you’ve never thought that God wants you to succeed, but I can assure you that He does. Just read Psalm 1 and PSALMS 112. God says that He can make you fruitful and prosperous. Ask for His guidance. Ask Him to open doors and bless your efforts. Start committing your decisions to Him each day (PROVERBS 3:5,6). Additionally, if Jesus Christ is going to be your Source, then it also applies to relationships and MARRIAGE. Paul said, “But my God shall supply ALL your needs.” ALL your needs means ALL your needs -- financial, emotional, relationships, and in every area. The problem is that we sometimes get our eyes off our Source. We tend to look at people as our source. For example, if your spouse is not treating you right, then instead of growing bitter or seeking solace elsewhere, start looking to God to meet your emotional needs. If you see your spouse as your “source” -- to make you happy and meet all your needs -- then you’re headed for trouble. No person in the world will be able to meet all your needs, no matter how hard they try or how often you remind them. You need to look to God to bring about any changes that may be needed in both you and your spouse. Yes, you can talk to your spouse when the time is right -- but only after you’ve spent time praying about it and getting your own heart right. I wonder how many divorces have occurred just because someone did not understand this basic principle. So often we tend to look to another person to provide what God alone can provide. We put pressure on others to “perform” the way that we think they should. If your spouse disappoints you in some way (as happens even in good marriages) -- then get in the habit of whispering prayers like this: “Lord, I’m disappointed, but you are my Source. Strengthen me by your Holy Spirit. I choose to forgive and release them and I look to you to meet my emotional needs. Lord, teach both of us to live in harmony together.”
Posted on: Fri, 06 Sep 2013 12:57:17 +0000
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