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His Fullest Riches The constant distractions that hinder us from walking in the fullness of the riches of God are only effective if we give ourselves to them. In fact, some of the riches that are ours to partake of are the freedoms from those obstacles. So know that it really is our choice either to walk in or to forfeit those riches that can only be found in Christ. Phi 4:19 (KJV) “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” The word of God is eternally true. Therefore, we can never justify thinking that it applies only part of the time, or only in certain situations. We would most likely find that what is lacking is the supply of our “desires” rather than of our “needs.” In fact, even the basic elements said to be “necessary” for the sustaining of life, such as food and water, are not comparable to the riches necessary for the true fullness of living. Rom 14:17 (KJV) “For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.” People sing about the fact that money cannot buy us love, but even those claiming Christianity cannot buy peace, joy, and righteousness, because these things have been bought by the shedding of Jesus’ blood; but God will freely give them to those who will choose to seek His Kingdom over choosing the kingdoms of this world. 1Ti 6:6 (KJV) “But godliness with contentment is great gain.” Christians error when they take a casual approach to the promises that are mentioned in the word of God. For instance, to partake of the promise of godliness with contentment aforementioned, we would have to seek it, find it, and then live it out. Now that should not come as a shock, because it takes the same diligence and effort to partake of success in any worthwhile area of life. For example, well-known motivational speaker Chris Widener insists that to be successful in any particular area of expertise, a person would have to adopt these practices: Read and listen to good information, Maintain a positive group of friends and colleagues, Focus clearly on goals, Discipline self to live out priorities. All of those practices mentioned by Widener, as well as others who are more biblical oriented, would be applicable if we truly desire to come into the fullness of the promises that God has made available to us. Remember, that the promises are “available” and just not “automatic.” Isa 26:3 (KJV) “Thou wilt keep [him] in perfect peace, [whose] mind [is] stayed [on thee]: because he trusteth in thee.” A lethargic approach would be to take the first part of the scripture and ignore the second part. That approach could be called the “name it and claim it” approach, but it will not bring us into the fullness of the riches that have been purchased for us. Instead, if we determine to live according to the biblical instructions concerning any promise given to us by God, we shall be truly rich beyond measure.
-Kurt Thurston March Newsletter 2006 | Much Too Hard | Here, World, Take My Children part 2 of 3 Pastor's Journal March 2005 | His Fullest Riches | God's Breath part 3 of 3 |
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