Colossians 3:15-17 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
There once was a wealthy business man named Red who used his money and time to make his city a better place. He supported the Little League teams and charities around town as well as giving to the down and out. Everyone respected him and he was greatly loved for his kindness. One day, after leaving a ball game a man came up to Mr. Red and asked him for $20 to buy milk for his children. Red looked over at the car that was full of the man's children and wife. But he knew the man's bad gambling habits, so he said, "Now, you know if I give you that $20, you are going right over there and placing a bet on the horses!" But the man shook his head, patted his pockets and said, "No sir Mr. Red, I've got money to gamble with, I just need some to buy milk for the kids!"
Something like that makes you want to shake your head in frustration at people doesn't it? That man had money for his vice, but wanted someone else to take care of his needs. I don't think Mr. Red gave him the $20 and I don't know what ever happened to the gambler, but we all can take a lesson from this true story.
You and I go to God over and over again when we are in a crisis. We beg friends to pray, we go to the altar and we cry out about our urgent need. The preacher will get up and preach a sermon that is supernaturally sent from God through the pulpit straight to us, but we are not listening. We are too busy worrying over the current malady in our lives. We think the sermon is for some other poor soul in the church house, not us. I wonder how many times we miss God's answer because the word of Christ isn't dwelling in us richly?
I found myself reading the Bible earlier, but not really reading it. My mind had begun thinking about something else while my eyes continued to roam the verses in front of me. I stopped, started over and did the same exact thing again! I apologized to the Lord for my weakness and asked Him to help me pay attention. He knows we are but flesh and He will have compassion when He wants to, but one of these days He is going to judge us. He won't be put off forever.
Are you sitting with the answer to your life, yet begging for more? Are you holding the Truth, yet not acknowledging it? Let's hit the reset button in our lives and make sure we are not just holding the Truth, but obeying it. Our lives could be changed and our needs may have already been met!
Be sure to use what God has given you instead of asking for more before you go about your week. If you have faith, use it! If you have been shown grace, show it to someone else. Then go boldly to the throne when you need to, He will be there and He will listen!
Until next time, Lord willing,
Sheri
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