God has provision and blessing for us stored up for us IN His Will...not where WE wander/venture off to, expecting God "fit" into OUR will. It's in the OBEDIENCE to God's Word that our blessings manifest and provision is availed to us. (Cc: The 10 lepers who were healed in Luke 17:14..."AS they went.") Obedience is what brings you into blessing, provision and favor when everyone ELSE is struggling!
In 1 Kings 17:1-6, Elijah announced a great drought which was sure to lead to famine in an agricultural society. In vs 2-4,Elijah heard the Word of the Lord to go to Kerith Ravine where God would provide food & drink for Him in the midst of the drought.
I'm sure we're all ready to shout right THERE...but nah, my friend. THAT'S only HALF of the process, God's declared provision already...then Elijah MOVED on what God said. We HAVE to be willing to move on what God says! James 2:17 tells us that "faith without works is dead"...just believing doesn't get it done... make a move! We all want "a Word from God'...
but MY QUESTION is this: what are we going to do when we GET it? One of the biggest reasons we don't move on God's Word is because of lack of trust...whether it's lack of trust in His plan or His method of provision.
Lack of trust speaks to a completely different issue: a disconnection between us & God from a lack of intimacy on OUR part. Intimacy is defined as "a close, familiar, and usually affectionate or loving relationship w/another person or group."
Intimacy BREEDS trust & where there's no intimacy, there can be no trust. How am I so sure? Innately, we don't trust people who we DON'T KNOW!
If that's your issue today, I pray for any reservations or doubt regarding God's Will for you life to be dissolved in the name of Jesus. Meditate on Proverbs 3:5-6 today and let it encourage you!
Have a Happy Tuesday! "Teach me knowledge and good judgment, for I trust your commands." - Ps 119:66
Allison
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