WHAT IS HE WORTH TO YOU?
There is no doubt in my heart that every professing Christian sees God as the all powerful One. But God’s omnipotence does not necessarily gain Him the most valuable position in people’s lives.
Luke 7:36-38, 44-46, tells us the story of Simon the Pharisee, who had enough faith to invite Jesus into his home but no corresponding actions to support his faith; therefore his faith without works was dead (James 2:17-18).
Then he turned toward the woman and said to Simon, "Do you see this woman? I came into your house. You did not give me any water for my feet, but she wet my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair. You did not give me a kiss, but this woman, from the time I entered, has not stopped kissing my feet. You did not put oil on my head, but she has poured perfume on my feet. Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven--for she loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little." (Luke 7:44-47 NIV)
It is said that actions speaks louder than words, the woman in the above passage confirms it. Without uttering a word, she was exalted from being a sinner to becoming a saint. Her actions spoke volumes of her faith. Her actions spoke what she could not find the right words to express.
Our actions come before God daily, what are yours saying on your behalf?
Simon had an opportunity of a life time but failed to seize it. He probably offered Jesus a good meal, but that was not what was required of him. If you serve a god who needs you to feed him, you are in big trouble because it means you are greater than your god. Luke 10:38-42, tells a story of Jesus’ visit to Martha’s home and how upset she was that her sister Mary sat at the feet of the Master leaving her to do all the cooking and serving. Jesus rebuked Martha for allowing herself to be distracted by her preparations. Our best gift to God when He comes into our lives is no more than our undivided attention and worship.
The value we place on anything in our lives determines the treatment and attention they get from us. The worth of a thing to us determines what we are willing to give up getting and keeping it. The value we place on our dreams determines who we are willing to become to achieve them.
In the story of Jacob and Esau (Genesis 25:29-34) we are told how Esau sold his birthright for some bread and pottage of lentils, thus demonstrating his God given inheritance was worth nothing to him. By the time he realized what he had done, it was too late.
In Mark 10:17-22, we see a young ruler, who when he heard Jesus was passing through his area, ran with urgency, fell on his knees before the Lord, beseeching Jesus to show him the way to salvation. Jesus loved him and told him what to do. But his wealth was more valuable to him than the Master and His kingdom.
How valuable is God’s indwelling presence in your life to you? What is the kingdom of heaven truly worth to you?
Pursue your dreams, go after your goals, but in the midst of all that, I pray that God is worth more to you than anything else in the whole world. I pray that every step you take can attest to your profession of faith. If you stay faithful to Him, He will be faithful to you.
If He is worth everything to you, He can guarantee your success! If in doubt read 2 Samuel 22.
To your success!
With Love,
Angela
Luke 7:36-38, 44-46, tells us the story of Simon the Pharisee, who had enough faith to invite Jesus into his home but no corresponding actions to support his faith; therefore his faith without works was dead (James 2:17-18).
Then he turned toward the woman and said to Simon, "Do you see this woman? I came into your house. You did not give me any water for my feet, but she wet my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair. You did not give me a kiss, but this woman, from the time I entered, has not stopped kissing my feet. You did not put oil on my head, but she has poured perfume on my feet. Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven--for she loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little." (Luke 7:44-47 NIV)
It is said that actions speaks louder than words, the woman in the above passage confirms it. Without uttering a word, she was exalted from being a sinner to becoming a saint. Her actions spoke volumes of her faith. Her actions spoke what she could not find the right words to express.
Our actions come before God daily, what are yours saying on your behalf?
Simon had an opportunity of a life time but failed to seize it. He probably offered Jesus a good meal, but that was not what was required of him. If you serve a god who needs you to feed him, you are in big trouble because it means you are greater than your god. Luke 10:38-42, tells a story of Jesus’ visit to Martha’s home and how upset she was that her sister Mary sat at the feet of the Master leaving her to do all the cooking and serving. Jesus rebuked Martha for allowing herself to be distracted by her preparations. Our best gift to God when He comes into our lives is no more than our undivided attention and worship.
The value we place on anything in our lives determines the treatment and attention they get from us. The worth of a thing to us determines what we are willing to give up getting and keeping it. The value we place on our dreams determines who we are willing to become to achieve them.
In the story of Jacob and Esau (Genesis 25:29-34) we are told how Esau sold his birthright for some bread and pottage of lentils, thus demonstrating his God given inheritance was worth nothing to him. By the time he realized what he had done, it was too late.
In Mark 10:17-22, we see a young ruler, who when he heard Jesus was passing through his area, ran with urgency, fell on his knees before the Lord, beseeching Jesus to show him the way to salvation. Jesus loved him and told him what to do. But his wealth was more valuable to him than the Master and His kingdom.
How valuable is God’s indwelling presence in your life to you? What is the kingdom of heaven truly worth to you?
Pursue your dreams, go after your goals, but in the midst of all that, I pray that God is worth more to you than anything else in the whole world. I pray that every step you take can attest to your profession of faith. If you stay faithful to Him, He will be faithful to you.
If He is worth everything to you, He can guarantee your success! If in doubt read 2 Samuel 22.
To your success!
With Love,
Angela
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