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“I want something really worthwhile to live for. I want to invest this one life of mine as wisely as possible, in the place that yields the richest profits to the world and me…wherever it is, I want it to be God’s choice for me and not my own… Christ said, “He that would find his life shall lose it” and proved the truth of this divine paradox at Calvary. I want Him to lead me and His Holy Spirit to fill me.” – Betty Stam

Monday, October 16, 2017

GHG SHORT DEVOTIONALS - 29 (WHEN YOU NEED MORE, ASK YOUR HEAVENLY FATHER)




“…And if that had been too little, I also would have given you much more!” – 2 Samuel 12:8

Look at the heart of God here! He has blessed David with kingdom and so many other blessings. David went by his own desire against God and committed a sin. Then God spoke to David through Nathan. The verse reveals the heart of a Father who had a longing to bless His children. Also, it reveals the pain a Father carries when His children go astray following their own desires. 

1.     Remember all ways are not God’s ways.

“But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed.” – James 1:14

David walked according to his own desire on that situation and it had led him to many troubles. It could have taken his life if God would have not forgiven him. Do not walk according to your own desires. Find God’s will in your life and stay in it. It will bring blessings in your life and God’s protection will rest upon you.

2.     Your Heavenly Father knows what you need.

“…be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” – Hebrews 13:5

God has chosen you as His children and He is with you. You are saved by His blood. This itself is a great blessing. Also, He knows what you need and has given you all the blessings. Thank God for what you have. Do not run behind worldly pleasures, money and fame. Be content with the blessings your Heavenly Father has given you.

3.     If you need more, ask your Heavenly Father.

“If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!" - Matthew 7:11

God said to David that if he had needed more blessings, He would have given that to him. That is God’s heart. He wants to give you more. If you are not satisfied with what you have and if you need something more, do ask God. There is nothing wrong to tell your Father your heart’s desires. But do not try to do anything by your own self. Ask God and wait. Hezekiah wept bitterly and asked God to remember him as he wanted to live for more years. God found it acceptable and gave him fifteen more years.  God will do give you what you ask if it is acceptable in His sight. Wait for God and surely, He will bless you.

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