Weekly inspiration for the Christian journey presented by Mister Roderick L. Evans
Comforted by the Creator
Do It God’s Way
And Abram said to the king of Sodom, I have lift up mine hand unto the
Lord, the most high God, the
possessor of heaven and earth, That I will not take from a thread even to a shoe latchet, and that I will not
take any thing that is thine,
lest thou shouldest say, I have made Abram rich. Gen 14:22-23 (KJV)
Abraham chose to be successful God’s way. He knew that if he received
from the king of Sodom, they would take credit for Abraham’s wealth.
As Christians, are we willing to do things God’s way, that Christ is honored?
Many opportunities can come to us, but opportunities do not always come with
God’s endorsement. This is where we must be humble and open to God’s direction.
Doing things God’s way or according
to His will may delay success and wealth, but it will never prevent it. On
today, examine your life. Make sure your quest for personal success and
prosperity is according to God’s will. In doing so, you will preserve your
relationship with Him as you increase in this life.
Prayer of the Week:
“Lord,
help me to trust you with success in my life. I know you have my best interest
in mind. I submit my ways unto you that I may prosper. Amen”
Honoring God
Money is something that
almost every civilization uses today as currency. Without it, one cannot
acquire the things necessary to maintain a decent habitation. Because of this,
the call to give money, even in the religious setting, becomes a challenge;
especially, when we have labored hard to earn it. After Abraham fought the
battle, freeing Lot and the people of Sodom, he was challenged with the
responsibility to honor God for the victory.
And blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered thine enemies
into thy hand. And he gave him tithes of all. Gen 14:20 (KJV)
Abraham understood that God had given him the victory. Though he would
not be paid for what he had done, he still did receive for his men and their
labor. From this, Abraham not only honored God through giving Him praise, but
also gave tithes of his substance.
Christians
have to remember to honor God with worship and with giving of their time,
energy, effort, and substance (which includes finances). Remember, God gives us
strength to acquire so that we can live and be a blessing to the Church. This
is how He is honored.
On today, evaluate your willingness to give in honor of God. Make an
effort to do better (if necessary). God gave us His best (in Christ) and we
have the responsibility to return to Him the best out of our substance.
Prayer of the Week:
“I
thank you for your daily provision and protection. I make a new commitment to
honor you with all I have. I give you glory and praise today. Amen.”
Bearing Others’ Burdens
Do you know someone who brings trouble upon
himself or herself? In the end, others have to come to their rescue and bail
them out. Dealing with these individuals can be draining, even after you have
warned them and they rejected good counsel. However, as Christians, we have to
remain willing to help others even when they make unwise decisions. Abraham had
to go and fight for Lot after he made the bad choice to live in Sodom.
And when Abram heard that his brother was taken captive, he armed his
trained servants, born in his
own house, three hundred and eighteen, and pursued them unto Dan. Gen 14:14 (KJV)
Lot was taken captive and Abraham had to gather a force to free him. There are individuals in our lives that may seem to go through the same things over and over again. Yet, God has allowed it so that we can be demonstrators of His love and mercy.
Paul reminded the Galatians that they were to do good unto all men. In addition, special
consideration was to be given to those who are believers (Galatians 6:10). Do
not hold back bearing others’ burdens, even if they are a burden to themselves.
In doing so, we fulfill the law of Christ.
Prayer of the Week:
“I remember all that Christ did for me on today. I thank you he bore my transgressions and sins. On this day, I ask that you help me to bear others’ burdens in light of your goodness towards me. Amen”