Recently I had a conversation with a friend about her journey through the wilderness. It’s been a slow and sometimes agonizing passage for her. The thing is, if she didn’t love and fear God, she could take a few steps to the right and land herself on the fast highway that leads to her desires. But truth be told, that would be her way, not God’s way. And above all, she wants God’s highest and best will for her.
As she shared about the weariness in her steps, I leaned in, grabbed her arm, and said, “Listen to me, friend. Your sacrifice of praise and your sacrificial obedience have not gone unnoticed by God. There is NO sacrifice you could make to Him that will not meet with a totally disproportionate response of His great love, and grace and provision! Any gift you give, any offering you make, and initiative you take to obey Him when it costs you, will be responded to in ways you cannot imagine. He is a disproportionate God! Understand your wealth in Him. Though you feel the pain of this sacrifice now, get a vision for the response He is preparing for you!”
Some of you are making huge sacrifices for His Name’s sake. Some of you could so easily grab for yourself a counterfeit version of something He has promised you, but ultimately, you want to wait for God’s best for you. Do it, my friend. Wait for God’s best and see if He won’t absolutely blow your mind with His goodness, His grace, and His attention to detail.
If at all possible, get your eyes off of what it’s costing you right now, and lift your eyes to the Heavens, your unlimited supply. If you’re lacking in strength or perspective, get alone with God. Spend extended time camping in His presence. Open your hands to receive more of what He so lovingly wants to give. Remind yourself of His Word and His promise to you. Strengthen yourself in Him by reminding yourself who you are TO HIM!
There is no gift you can give, no prayer you can pray, no act of obedience that you can initiate that will not be met by overwhelming love, provision, goodness, grace, and power. You may not see its evidence right away, but it is there, affecting change, making a difference, and moving mountains. One day your eyes will see it. So know it now. Stand on the faithfulness of God now. Today. Believe Him for big things. Entrust your cares, your sacrifices, and your gifts to Him.
There is no better, no safer place than with Jesus. And, you’ll not receive a better return on your investment of trust, time, and talents. God is in the business of exponential, over and above, beyond our wildest dreams, kinds of answers. Your everything is safe with Him.
Open your arms wide. Look up. Trust Him. He is good and He is crazy in love with you!
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