Day 23

Day 23:

Much better today.  Storms last night made me think of all of the storms I have lived through in my life.  Just as last night when I was not sure which way the storm would travel, I have been unsure of the path the storm in my life would take me.  I didn’t know what kind of lasting damage it would inflict.  But looking back on them, not a single bad thing lasted, only the post storm blessings God granted.  I honestly can not think of a bad instance in my life that God has not turned into a positive. However, when a storm rolls in, I am shackled to my fear.  I forget God has already given us the victory; we just have to be willing to receive it. 

The Children of Israel were brought out of bondage, witnessed many miracles, yet were afraid to enter the promise land God had given them.  10 of the spies said the land is everything God promised, but the people are giants. 2 of the spies, Joshua and Caleb, said we can do this; God has given them over to us. All we have to do is go collect our reward.  What did they do? They wandered around in a desert for 40 years instead of living in the promise land.

I have a slavery mentality.  I don’t believe I should have the promised things of God.  I am not good enough. I haven’t done enough for the Lord the gain the gifts.  If God gave me what I deserve, what I earned, I would be in hell at this moment.  We have not because we ask not.  God’s grace cannot be earned by earthly works, but given as freely as Christ blood fell from the cross.

I can do All things through Christ who strengthens me! Not some things. Not just the things I think I can do, but ALL things.  Where does this strength come from?  From quenching the thirst of the Spirit with Gods words.  For every cup of liquid you put into your physical body, feed your spirit with a verse from the word of God. 

Lord, give me the thirst that can only be quenched by your Word. Amen