Great Stream of God's Blessings

Financial crisis, inflation, layoffs, physical and emotional problems are like unwanted visitors that sometimes find their way at our doorsteps.  If you find yourself in the middle of these, don’t loose faith.  It might be different situation for each of us but it’s the same hardship and trials that neither our strength, talent, nor our resources can help us.  The best thing that we can do is to look up to our Maker –our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  “Our help comes from the Lord…” Psalm 121:2

In the midst of difficulty, the great stream of God’s blessings still flows continually.  It never stops and never runs dry.  God is just waiting for us to tap into it.  “Ask, and it shall be given, you seek and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.” Matthew 7:7

The Lord already showed us the way:

Prayer –Honest and humble communication between you and God.  “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 We should know our One True God and to know Him is to know His words.  By knowing His words, we can know His will.  Our prayers should be aligned in His will.

Faith–Believe and be thankful.  Once we made known our desire to God, trust Him and surrender to His will.  Whatever situation we are in, be thankful for He has the power to turn the most disagreeable circumstances to our advantage. 

Work –Be in our NOW.  Sometimes the predicaments we’re in were caused by our own selfish mistakes.  We may feel guilty about our past, fearful about our tomorrow but we cannot do anything about it.  Only today we can take action.  God has given us this day to make a difference.  Stay focus and do our best in our present moment.  Ask God for wisdom to face our day and to recognize what He wants us to do in our NOW.  Be willing to exert effort and do it with determination and confidence in God.

God’s Stream of Blessings is immeasurable, His riches is overflowing.  “But my God shall supply all your needs according to his riches and glory by Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19 There’s no question about His blessings and riches; the question is –if it channels to us, can we handle it right and not be drowned by it?  Can we be trusted?  That’s why in Matthew 6:33 He wanted us to know His Kingdom and His righteousness before the overflowing blessings will be given to us.  To know the Kingdom of God is to know and understand the mind of Christ.  We should seek the Lord’s righteousness and His wisdom that we may be able to stand the sunlight of prosperity and have the strength to welcome the strong current of God’s abundance.  With this virtue, God can freely channel His blessings through us for His Kingdom.  Because much is given, much is required. –Mhel P.