HAPPY FRIDAY!
I'm very blessed to have made it through the week in good health and Spirits, God is good! I'm learning how to be more grateful for my blessings, because a lot of things we think are burdens are truly blessings. If you have a home to sleep in and food to eat you're blessed, because there are far too many people in this Country, and others, who aren't that fortunate. Let's continue to keep the people in Haiti in your hearts and prayers, because they're still suffering. Just because the media has turned its cameras back to Tiger Woods, doesn't mean that their struggle has ended. Although, Tiger needs our prayers too; when I think of him, and all of the ridicule and pressure he has to endure, I think: "he who is without sin, throw the first stone" (John 8:7). His issues are between him, God, his wife, and children, and it's none of our concern. At the same time, it's written, "To whom much is given, much is required" (Luke 12:48), so touché. I want all of you to enjoy your weekend, let's pray that we don't get any more snow for the remainder of the winter. Be blessed family!
Today’s scriptures are about asking for, and receiving the Wisdom of God. Okay, let’s start by taking inventory...1) we understand that God is the creator of all things. 2) He's the Alpha and the Omega; the ONE true God. 3) He's ever present, in all places, and knows all things. 4) He gave His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ to die for the sins of all mankind. 5) He's a loving God, who's slow to anger and quick to forgive. 6) He offers Salvation from the penalties of sin to anyone who asks in the Name of Jesus. 7) He answers every prayer of the Righteous, and all that's in His WILL is given. These seven statements simply scratch the surface of who our Heavenly Father is. He is in fact larger than life, but He knows each of us on a personal level. God’s so close to us that He knows our every thought before we think it. Now the question is how close are you to Him? Jesus gave us the ultimate Laws, “Love God with all of your heart and soul, and Love your neighbor as you love yourself” (Matt 22:37-40). God will always love us, but He’s given us somewhat of a choice to Love Him in return. The only way to adequately love God is to Seek Ye First the Kingdom. Go to Him with a sincere and loving heart and ask for His help, and thankfully we’re blessed with His Holy Spirit to help us along the way. It’s written: The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness. (Prov. 15:14) Let’s look at the life of King Solomon, the son of King David. God had made a promise to David that his descendent would inherit the Kingdom. King Solomon was a righteous man of God, but He didn’t know how to be a King, or how he was supposed to serve God, so he did the only logical thing, and asked. Solomon went to Gibeon, known as the “Great High Place” (or Temple), and gave his burnt offering. That night God came to him in a dream and said: “Ask! What shall I give you?”(1 King 3:4) Solomon went on to acknowledge the fact that he was chosen because of his father, but what’s even more fascinating is what he asked next. It’s written: Now, O LORD my God, You have made Your servant king instead of my father David, but I am a little child; I do not know how to go out or come in. And Your servant is in the midst of Your people whom You have chosen, a great people, too numerous to be numbered or counted. Therefore give to Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people, that I may discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of Yours?” The speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing. Then God said to him: “Because you have asked this thing, and have not asked long life for yourself, nor have asked riches for yourself, nor have asked the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern justice, behold, I have done according to your words; see, I have given you a wise and understanding heart, so that there has not been anyone like you before you, nor shall any like you arise after you. (1 King 3:7-12) Solomon went on to be the wisest man of all time, just because he knew what, when, and how to ask. Jesus gives us full access to ask God for anything, anytime, or anywhere, and wisdom is something we need to be a positive asset to the Kingdom of God, so He will surely give it when sought. If you want a change in your life, but isn’t sure how to do it, then you need wisdom. Go to God with humility, just as Solomon did, and ask, seek, and knock, in the Name of Jesus. Remember, Jesus is the only way, so if you don’t know Him, please pray and seek Him out. If you need a prayer partner, never hesitate to contact me. My favorite verse today is: If any of you lack wisdom let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. (James 1:5)
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