I've been thinking about my post last night, and about what God was challenging me with through the testimony of C. M. Ward (read previous post for a snap-shot of his testimony); and there are more thoughts/questions popping up in my head and heart.
DEPRIVATION births either DESPAIR or DESPERATION.
Am I, in the midst of hard times and tough circumstanses, retreating in despair or advancing in desperation? If in retreat, what/who then am I retreating from? If advancing, what/who am I deserate FOR?! This morning God asked me, "Are you desperate for me?"
It's easy to sound and look spiritual in tough times, but what is your heart longing for? Am I seeking the better paying job OVER the providing hand of God? It is possible that God will provide through a better paying job - as it is possible that He wants me to remain where I am.
When someone becomes very sick, even to the point of death, they will tend to do one of two things: give up and die or fight to stay alive - even at the persuation of, or inspite of other's prayers/suggestions. We find many stories of people fighting to stay alive in all sorts of unimaginable situations; and against all odds. Why do we find ourselves giving up on God so easily and using the smallest obstacle as a reason to blame Him for our short-comings? Am I fighting for Life in the shaddow of death? ... the death of prosperity? ... the death of comfort? ... the death of the 'American dream'?
"For this reason I say to you, do not be anxious for your life, as what you shall eat, or what you shall drink; nor for your body, as to what shall put on. Is not life more than food, and the body than clothing?...For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness; and all these things will be added to you. Therefore do not be anxious for tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of it's own" (Matthew 6:25-34).
I signed my post last night saying, "Standing on His Truth... (because it's all I've got!)"... and was quickly reminded that if ALL I have is the Truth, I have everything I need!
Are you retreating or advancing? What is it that you are running from?... or to?
Standing on His Truth... (because it's all I need!)
steve
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