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Thoughts in Worship
Message Magazine's Online Devotional for Friday, March 23, 2018
Audio Link: https://www.spreaker.com/user/reachmanyradio/thoughts-in-worship-03-23-2018
This is devotional thought number 47 in our devotional series titled, “Wisdom for the Ages.”
“The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.” (Proverbs 10:3, ESV).
God is worthy of our trust. All that God’s people need, God’s people have. Do you believe it? All that God’s people desire, once we have fully surrendered to Him, God’s people have. Do you believe it?
One of my favorite Psalms says that when we take pleasure in God (or delight in Him), He will give us the desires of our hearts. This is major because some people, when they read the text think that God is a piggy bank; if we put in something, we will get the same thing back. Some people read the text and think that God is a genie in a bottle; if we rub the bottle the right way, we get our exact wishes. It’s nothing like that. When we take pleasure in God, we get new desires. Pleasure in God supplants our own earthly pleasures and desires, and thus He gives us the mind to desire that which already pleases Him. It’s the, “Not my will, but thine be done” principle. God gives us holy desires, which He can always supply, when we take delight in Him. It’s a bonus package. It’s a fast track to answered prayers. God has promised to answer all prayers in the affirmative that are aligned with His good name and perfect will.
Our theme text is intriguing because it unapologetically and without many qualifiers says what God will do. He will provide for His people. He will thwart the cravings of the wicked. I am going to focus on God’s promise to provide for His people today. The Bible is full of examples of this blessing. Here are two: “I have been young, and now am old; Yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, Nor his seed begging bread.” (Psalm 37:25). “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” (Matthew 6:33). I find it encouraging that though Scripture promises trials to those who love God, that those trials do not preclude God’s favor and provision. When we put God first, last, and best in our lives, He will work out the details regarding our provision. He fed Elijah during famine and drought. He gave millions of Israelites miracle manna from heaven and water from a rock in the wilderness. He caused a lonely widow’s oil and meal to continue overflowing miraculously when she trusted God with her last bit of substance. He sustained Moses in His presence for 40 days and nights with no need of food. He provided His disciples all the food, clothing, and shelter they needed when they went out to the world to proclaim the good news of eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Can He not provide for you?
The same God who created the worlds and by whose voice the sun, moon, and stars took their positions in the sky and remain there until this day still keeps His Word today. The Lord always supplies His people’s needs according to His riches in glory. He may not give us what our limited imaginations can think up, or at the time we expect, but in the end, we recognize that His timing and method of abundant provision is above our ability to fathom. God always comes through on time. Trust Him.
A word to the foolish is wasteful. A word to the wise is sufficient.—L. David Harris (www.LDavidHarris.com)
Message Magazine's Online Devotional for Friday, March 23, 2018
Audio Link: https://www.spreaker.com/user/reachmanyradio/thoughts-in-worship-03-23-2018
This is devotional thought number 47 in our devotional series titled, “Wisdom for the Ages.”
“The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.” (Proverbs 10:3, ESV).
God is worthy of our trust. All that God’s people need, God’s people have. Do you believe it? All that God’s people desire, once we have fully surrendered to Him, God’s people have. Do you believe it?
One of my favorite Psalms says that when we take pleasure in God (or delight in Him), He will give us the desires of our hearts. This is major because some people, when they read the text think that God is a piggy bank; if we put in something, we will get the same thing back. Some people read the text and think that God is a genie in a bottle; if we rub the bottle the right way, we get our exact wishes. It’s nothing like that. When we take pleasure in God, we get new desires. Pleasure in God supplants our own earthly pleasures and desires, and thus He gives us the mind to desire that which already pleases Him. It’s the, “Not my will, but thine be done” principle. God gives us holy desires, which He can always supply, when we take delight in Him. It’s a bonus package. It’s a fast track to answered prayers. God has promised to answer all prayers in the affirmative that are aligned with His good name and perfect will.
Our theme text is intriguing because it unapologetically and without many qualifiers says what God will do. He will provide for His people. He will thwart the cravings of the wicked. I am going to focus on God’s promise to provide for His people today. The Bible is full of examples of this blessing. Here are two: “I have been young, and now am old; Yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, Nor his seed begging bread.” (Psalm 37:25). “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” (Matthew 6:33). I find it encouraging that though Scripture promises trials to those who love God, that those trials do not preclude God’s favor and provision. When we put God first, last, and best in our lives, He will work out the details regarding our provision. He fed Elijah during famine and drought. He gave millions of Israelites miracle manna from heaven and water from a rock in the wilderness. He caused a lonely widow’s oil and meal to continue overflowing miraculously when she trusted God with her last bit of substance. He sustained Moses in His presence for 40 days and nights with no need of food. He provided His disciples all the food, clothing, and shelter they needed when they went out to the world to proclaim the good news of eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Can He not provide for you?
The same God who created the worlds and by whose voice the sun, moon, and stars took their positions in the sky and remain there until this day still keeps His Word today. The Lord always supplies His people’s needs according to His riches in glory. He may not give us what our limited imaginations can think up, or at the time we expect, but in the end, we recognize that His timing and method of abundant provision is above our ability to fathom. God always comes through on time. Trust Him.
A word to the foolish is wasteful. A word to the wise is sufficient.—L. David Harris (www.LDavidHarris.com)
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Thoughts in Worship
Message Magazine's Online Devotional for Friday, March 23, 2018
Audio Link: https://www.spreaker.com/user/reachmanyradio/thoughts-in-worship-03-23-2018
This is devotional thought number 47 in our devotional series titled, “Wisdom for the Ages.”
“The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.” (Proverbs 10:3, ESV).
God is worthy of our trust. All that God’s people need, God’s people have. Do you believe it? All that God’s people desire, once we have fully surrendered to Him, God’s people have. Do you believe it?
One of my favorite Psalms says that when we take pleasure in God (or delight in Him), He will give us the desires of our hearts. This is major because some people, when they read the text think that God is a piggy bank; if we put in something, we will get the same thing back. Some people read the text and think that God is a genie in a bottle; if we rub the bottle the right way, we get our exact wishes. It’s nothing like that. When we take pleasure in God, we get new desires. Pleasure in God supplants our own earthly pleasures and desires, and thus He gives us the mind to desire that which already pleases Him. It’s the, “Not my will, but thine be done” principle. God gives us holy desires, which He can always supply, when we take delight in Him. It’s a bonus package. It’s a fast track to answered prayers. God has promised to answer all prayers in the affirmative that are aligned with His good name and perfect will.
Our theme text is intriguing because it unapologetically and without many qualifiers says what God will do. He will provide for His people. He will thwart the cravings of the wicked. I am going to focus on God’s promise to provide for His people today. The Bible is full of examples of this blessing. Here are two: “I have been young, and now am old; Yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, Nor his seed begging bread.” (Psalm 37:25). “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” (Matthew 6:33). I find it encouraging that though Scripture promises trials to those who love God, that those trials do not preclude God’s favor and provision. When we put God first, last, and best in our lives, He will work out the details regarding our provision. He fed Elijah during famine and drought. He gave millions of Israelites miracle manna from heaven and water from a rock in the wilderness. He caused a lonely widow’s oil and meal to continue overflowing miraculously when she trusted God with her last bit of substance. He sustained Moses in His presence for 40 days and nights with no need of food. He provided His disciples all the food, clothing, and shelter they needed when they went out to the world to proclaim the good news of eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Can He not provide for you?
The same God who created the worlds and by whose voice the sun, moon, and stars took their positions in the sky and remain there until this day still keeps His Word today. The Lord always supplies His people’s needs according to His riches in glory. He may not give us what our limited imaginations can think up, or at the time we expect, but in the end, we recognize that His timing and method of abundant provision is above our ability to fathom. God always comes through on time. Trust Him.
A word to the foolish is wasteful. A word to the wise is sufficient.—L. David Harris (www.LDavidHarris.com)
Message Magazine's Online Devotional for Friday, March 23, 2018
Audio Link: https://www.spreaker.com/user/reachmanyradio/thoughts-in-worship-03-23-2018
This is devotional thought number 47 in our devotional series titled, “Wisdom for the Ages.”
“The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.” (Proverbs 10:3, ESV).
God is worthy of our trust. All that God’s people need, God’s people have. Do you believe it? All that God’s people desire, once we have fully surrendered to Him, God’s people have. Do you believe it?
One of my favorite Psalms says that when we take pleasure in God (or delight in Him), He will give us the desires of our hearts. This is major because some people, when they read the text think that God is a piggy bank; if we put in something, we will get the same thing back. Some people read the text and think that God is a genie in a bottle; if we rub the bottle the right way, we get our exact wishes. It’s nothing like that. When we take pleasure in God, we get new desires. Pleasure in God supplants our own earthly pleasures and desires, and thus He gives us the mind to desire that which already pleases Him. It’s the, “Not my will, but thine be done” principle. God gives us holy desires, which He can always supply, when we take delight in Him. It’s a bonus package. It’s a fast track to answered prayers. God has promised to answer all prayers in the affirmative that are aligned with His good name and perfect will.
Our theme text is intriguing because it unapologetically and without many qualifiers says what God will do. He will provide for His people. He will thwart the cravings of the wicked. I am going to focus on God’s promise to provide for His people today. The Bible is full of examples of this blessing. Here are two: “I have been young, and now am old; Yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, Nor his seed begging bread.” (Psalm 37:25). “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” (Matthew 6:33). I find it encouraging that though Scripture promises trials to those who love God, that those trials do not preclude God’s favor and provision. When we put God first, last, and best in our lives, He will work out the details regarding our provision. He fed Elijah during famine and drought. He gave millions of Israelites miracle manna from heaven and water from a rock in the wilderness. He caused a lonely widow’s oil and meal to continue overflowing miraculously when she trusted God with her last bit of substance. He sustained Moses in His presence for 40 days and nights with no need of food. He provided His disciples all the food, clothing, and shelter they needed when they went out to the world to proclaim the good news of eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Can He not provide for you?
The same God who created the worlds and by whose voice the sun, moon, and stars took their positions in the sky and remain there until this day still keeps His Word today. The Lord always supplies His people’s needs according to His riches in glory. He may not give us what our limited imaginations can think up, or at the time we expect, but in the end, we recognize that His timing and method of abundant provision is above our ability to fathom. God always comes through on time. Trust Him.
A word to the foolish is wasteful. A word to the wise is sufficient.—L. David Harris (www.LDavidHarris.com)