READ: 1
KINGS 17:2-6
“But my God shall
supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19).
Those whose supplies are restricted to the earth are seriously disadvantaged. This is because their well-being or otherwise would be dictated by the economies of the earth. If their economy is good then it will be well with them but if it is in bad shape, they will suffer famine and austere measures. Even though God has provided for all His children on earth to be sustained by His heavenly economy, many are still limited to earthly supplies. This is one reason many of them are going through severe measures which should be the portion of those who are not in His Kingdom.
How do believers restrict their supplies to the earth? By acts of disobedience, such as refusal to pay all their tithes as when due. Also, refusal to give offerings (Malachi 3:8-10); refusing to sow which makes them eat up their seeds today which should have generated a harvest tomorrow (Genesis 8:22). Refusing to honour men of God with their substance (Philippians 4:18-20); refusing to honour God with their first fruits (Proverbs 3:9-10) and failing to give to God out of the a cheerful and willing heart (2 Corinthians 9:6-7). These acts have invited the devourers to block the Heavens from releasing their blessings on them. “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning” (James 1:17).
The best of gifts and blessings come down from God. Those who shut up the windows of Heaven against themselves miss out from such blessings. Have you been going through lack? Have you passed through dryness?
Are you contributing to this through your attitude to God and His word? If so, repent today and pay up what you owe God including your vows and pledges, so that your way may be open for Heavenl supplies.
Those whose supplies are restricted to the earth are seriously disadvantaged. This is because their well-being or otherwise would be dictated by the economies of the earth. If their economy is good then it will be well with them but if it is in bad shape, they will suffer famine and austere measures. Even though God has provided for all His children on earth to be sustained by His heavenly economy, many are still limited to earthly supplies. This is one reason many of them are going through severe measures which should be the portion of those who are not in His Kingdom.
How do believers restrict their supplies to the earth? By acts of disobedience, such as refusal to pay all their tithes as when due. Also, refusal to give offerings (Malachi 3:8-10); refusing to sow which makes them eat up their seeds today which should have generated a harvest tomorrow (Genesis 8:22). Refusing to honour men of God with their substance (Philippians 4:18-20); refusing to honour God with their first fruits (Proverbs 3:9-10) and failing to give to God out of the a cheerful and willing heart (2 Corinthians 9:6-7). These acts have invited the devourers to block the Heavens from releasing their blessings on them. “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning” (James 1:17).
The best of gifts and blessings come down from God. Those who shut up the windows of Heaven against themselves miss out from such blessings. Have you been going through lack? Have you passed through dryness?
Are you contributing to this through your attitude to God and His word? If so, repent today and pay up what you owe God including your vows and pledges, so that your way may be open for Heavenl supplies.
MEMORIZE:
JAMES 1:17 –Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes
down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of
turning.
