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Scripture of the Day: 1 Kings 8:28“Yet give attention to your servant’s prayer and his plea for mercy, Lord my God. Hear the cry and the prayer that your servant is praying in your presence this day…”NEEDS verses WANTS
Yesterday, we talked about “believing you receive.” And I gave a couple of examples that your NEEDS are given priority over your WANTS. This is especially true when it comes to prayer.
You could have been praying for God to deliver you from financial oppression. And, truth be told, if you are honest, if your debts are out of control as compared to your income, it is usually because you lived beyond your means. You were spending today based on tomorrow’s income…and something happened to tomorrow’s income.
The pandemic shutdown your business or you lost your job. But the debts are still there and they debtors want their money.
Whose fault is it? Don’t blame the economy or China or the government. They did not tell you to incur the debt. If you did not have the debt, yes, you might not have that 84” flat panel TV to watch the Super Bowl on… but you would not have the debt for it either.
I’m not saying this to condemn anyone. I’m using it as an example of NEED verses WANT.
You WANTED the TV. Now, you have a NEED for income to pay for it. If you would have saved $100 per month for several months, and then, if you still wanted it, you could have paid cash for it. But, you took immediate possession based upon several months of income in the future, which is now no existent.
OK, enough on that…on with my example. You need a couple of thousand dollars of income – Immediately – or the lights are being turned off and you will not have any food to feed the family. That is an immediate WANT. You may think you NEED it (and you do). But in reality, it is your fault you are in that position, right?
Now, let’s say you are out on a walk with your family and group of thugs surrounds you and is threatening to kill all of you. They pull out their knives and they are getting ready to go to town on your family. You cry out to God…
How would you like it if God answered, while you are about to be attacked, with, “Ok – I’m going to give you what you want. Once you get home, there is a $1000 check waiting for you in the mail box… It took me several weeks to get the right people to finally wake up and send it…but it’s there.”
That’s what you WANTED right? The $1000?
OR – would you be praying for God to do an IMMEDIATE answer to a very REAL NEED that you have concerning the safety of your family? Which one would you rather have God answer?
THE NEED for immediate deliverance, right?
You’re crying out to God, “PLEASE GOD, HELP US!”
And about 5 seconds later, a police car just happens to turn the corner. The thugs see and start running. Now, the police are in pursuit…you and your family are safe.
Would that be God answering an IMMEDIATE NEED or your WANT based upon past mistakes you’ve made?
Which one would you prefer God answer?
I think everyone would agree the immediate need would be priority. You still WANT the $1000 and it is needful…but as far as BELIEVING YOU RECEIVE WHEN YOU PRAY – are you seeing the difference as far as how quickly God can answer a NEED and how the WANTS will come… it will come… in due time.
Again, God can answer immediately in all things. I’m not saying He will not answer. I have personally seem Him deliver me in a financial need. I don’t have time to go into here, but there was a check in my mailbox that was desperately needed.
My wife and I went to the store and when we came back, out of habit, I looked in the mailbox and there was the check. There was not even a postage cancellation stamp in the corner! Then, about 30 minutes later, the mail truck went by putting our daily mail in the box…
I believe God sent an angel who grabbed that check as soon as it was printed and that angel came and put it my mail box. You can’t talk me into accepting any other explanation. SO YES – God will answer financial NEEDS immediately as well.
Ok. Again, I’m going over. So we will stop here. Amen
Do me a favor…can you leave a comment down below and I would greatly appreciate it if you would leave a rating and review over on iTunes. All of this helps us to grow and to “Get the Word Out” into all the earth.
Until next time, this is Pastor Bob Thibodeau reminding you from 1 Thessalonians 5:17 in the Living Bible to “Always Keep on Praying!” Be blessed in all that you do!
Please subscribe to this podcast, leave us a quick 5 star review on Apple Podcasts to help us grow and be sure to visit our website for more information on our ministry: https://podcastersforchrist.com
You can also WATCH these session on our YouTube Playlist at this link: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtKWeKtmv-BwgkquBTsSh-GznbmuUp_R2
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Scripture of the Day: 1 Kings 8:28“Yet give attention to your servant’s prayer and his plea for mercy, Lord my God. Hear the cry and the prayer that your servant is praying in your presence this day…”NEEDS verses WANTS
Yesterday, we talked about “believing you receive.” And I gave a couple of examples that your NEEDS are given priority over your WANTS. This is especially true when it comes to prayer.
You could have been praying for God to deliver you from financial oppression. And, truth be told, if you are honest, if your debts are out of control as compared to your income, it is usually because you lived beyond your means. You were spending today based on tomorrow’s income…and something happened to tomorrow’s income.
The pandemic shutdown your business or you lost your job. But the debts are still there and they debtors want their money.
Whose fault is it? Don’t blame the economy or China or the government. They did not tell you to incur the debt. If you did not have the debt, yes, you might not have that 84” flat panel TV to watch the Super Bowl on… but you would not have the debt for it either.
I’m not saying this to condemn anyone. I’m using it as an example of NEED verses WANT.
You WANTED the TV. Now, you have a NEED for income to pay for it. If you would have saved $100 per month for several months, and then, if you still wanted it, you could have paid cash for it. But, you took immediate possession based upon several months of income in the future, which is now no existent.
OK, enough on that…on with my example. You need a couple of thousand dollars of income – Immediately – or the lights are being turned off and you will not have any food to feed the family. That is an immediate WANT. You may think you NEED it (and you do). But in reality, it is your fault you are in that position, right?
Now, let’s say you are out on a walk with your family and group of thugs surrounds you and is threatening to kill all of you. They pull out their knives and they are getting ready to go to town on your family. You cry out to God…
How would you like it if God answered, while you are about to be attacked, with, “Ok – I’m going to give you what you want. Once you get home, there is a $1000 check waiting for you in the mail box… It took me several weeks to get the right people to finally wake up and send it…but it’s there.”
That’s what you WANTED right? The $1000?
OR – would you be praying for God to do an IMMEDIATE answer to a very REAL NEED that you have concerning the safety of your family? Which one would you rather have God answer?
THE NEED for immediate deliverance, right?
You’re crying out to God, “PLEASE GOD, HELP US!”
And about 5 seconds later, a police car just happens to turn the corner. The thugs see and start running. Now, the police are in pursuit…you and your family are safe.
Would that be God answering an IMMEDIATE NEED or your WANT based upon past mistakes you’ve made?
Which one would you prefer God answer?
I think everyone would agree the immediate need would be priority. You still WANT the $1000 and it is needful…but as far as BELIEVING YOU RECEIVE WHEN YOU PRAY – are you seeing the difference as far as how quickly God can answer a NEED and how the WANTS will come… it will come… in due time.
Again, God can answer immediately in all things. I’m not saying He will not answer. I have personally seem Him deliver me in a financial need. I don’t have time to go into here, but there was a check in my mailbox that was desperately needed.
My wife and I went to the store and when we came back, out of habit, I looked in the mailbox and there was the check. There was not even a postage cancellation stamp in the corner! Then, about 30 minutes later, the mail truck went by putting our daily mail in the box…
I believe God sent an angel who grabbed that check as soon as it was printed and that angel came and put it my mail box. You can’t talk me into accepting any other explanation. SO YES – God will answer financial NEEDS immediately as well.
Ok. Again, I’m going over. So we will stop here. Amen
Do me a favor…can you leave a comment down below and I would greatly appreciate it if you would leave a rating and review over on iTunes. All of this helps us to grow and to “Get the Word Out” into all the earth.
Until next time, this is Pastor Bob Thibodeau reminding you from 1 Thessalonians 5:17 in the Living Bible to “Always Keep on Praying!” Be blessed in all that you do!
Please subscribe to this podcast, leave us a quick 5 star review on Apple Podcasts to help us grow and be sure to visit our website for more information on our ministry: https://podcastersforchrist.com
You can also WATCH these session on our YouTube Playlist at this link: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtKWeKtmv-BwgkquBTsSh-GznbmuUp_R2