But He isn’t Santa Claus. He’s not The Easter Bunny. He’s not the welfare system. He’s God. He is Almighty to provide for us, according to His Riches, His Will, and His Grace through Jesus Christ.
That means that even if I really really really want this yarn, or these needles, or this bag, or this book, I’m not gonna get it–from Him. I’ll work hard and make money and if it fits in my budget, I”ll get it. And that doesn’t take away from His Grace, or His goodness. It’s just not something that’s in His Will. He’s not our eternal Santa Claus, He’s our Savior.
I wish people would stop preaching about health and wealth and prosperity, and get back to Biblical Truth. They are just making it a better world for people to go to hell from.
A fascinating excerpt from a devotional I read:
I have promised to meet all your needs according to My glorious Riches. Your deepest most constant need is for My Peace. I have planted Peace in the garden of your heart, where I live. But there are weeds growing there too: pride, worry, selfishness, unbelief. I am the Gardener, and I am working to rid your heart of these weeds. I do My work in various ways. When you sit quietly with me, I shine the Light of My Presence directly into your heart. In this heavenly Light, Peace grows abundantly and weeds shrivel up. I also send trials into your life. When you trust Me in the midst of trouble, Peace flourishes and weeds die away. Thank me for troublesome situations; the Peace they can produce far outweighs the trials you endure.
And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19)
For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison (2 Corinthians 4:17)
Go serve your King.
ps. for a great study on Pride, go to Walk Slowly Live Wildly….
