July 14
Mark 10:23-27
A week or so ago I was skimming over the upcoming weeks and when I read today's I thought, "We had that principle already!!" But when I read it again today I just started crying, because it was exactly what I needed to hear. My husband works for a pork company. We found out today that the company is shutting down all of their farms, so my husband is out of a job and a house. It was a complete shock. We have read alot about impossible things being possible with God, but today is when it hit home for me. Sometimes when I sit down to write this study, I feel like we are talking about some of the same stuff over and over. But there is a reason for that. Some things just don't sink in the first time! Our human brains can be a little dense. Even though I have been learning all summer about the amazing power of Jesus, that was still not my first thought when I heard the news. It should have been. I know that God will provide for us, and that my husband will find a new job, and that everything will be fine. I'm so greatful for the reminder today that with God all things are possible.
Principle: What is impossible with man is possible with God.
Application:
1. Where am I trusting in the world's riches instead of Christ Himself?
2. What are my riches? Where did I get them? What am I doing with them?
3. What impossilbe situation am I asking God to make possible today?
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Let me be the first to say that I am praying for you. Your faith will sustain you and it will be rewarded! About the word "rich." The rich young ruler didn't have electricity, internet, TV, cars, air conditioning, etc. So by Bible standards, anybody reading this is certainly rich. In light of Jesus' words, how can we be saved? "Blessed are the poor in spirit for they will inherit the kingdom of God." We must not let the things around us fool us into thinking that we don't need God. The way that rich people can be saved is through the work of the Holy Spirit who opens our eyes to our spiritual poverty so that we may reach up to our Father, as a needy child, and receive mercy. Lord, my soul is broke and broken. Save me!
ReplyDeleteI can attest to the faithfulness of God in providing financial, emotional, and spiritual needs. There was a time in my life when I was tempted to think that just getting by was going to be impossible. God worked miracles. Finances have nothing to do with contentment and joy. These most important things come through a close relationship with Christ, submission to His guidance and just resting in the promise of His provision. All things work together for our good.
ReplyDeleteAmen to that Lori. Even the bad things are included in the "All things work together for our good" even when we don't understand it at the time. I know there are a lot of people praying for you and your family Sarah. Someone once told me that God will give His strength WHEN we need it. I couldn't understand why He would wait until the last minute!, but He has proven Himself over and over again and always does. Praying for you and your situation.
ReplyDeleteI have just learned that a friend I had worked for, died in a car accident yesterday. She was 55. Did I share Jesus with her? I don't know. That is a very sobering thought and I pray that I will not miss the opportunities the Lord gives me to share His word. You never really think that there will be no more opportunities.
"All things are possible with God", That is a wonderful phrase to be reminded of. He does have great plans and places us were He needs us to be. He brought Sarah to NWA for a reason, maybe to begin this online Bible study. He has something else in store for her next. The waiting is the hardest part.
ReplyDeleteI really like how question 2 was put into different parts. It made me really think of the things that God has given me (or loaned to me for my time on earth). And want am I really doing with these things, am I using them for His glory? I should be.