My FriendKirk Wells
1-20-09
Scripture: Gen 50:15 But now that their father was dead, Joseph’s brother became fearful. “Now Joseph will show his anger and pay us back for all the wrong we did to him,” they said.
Observation: This scripture makes me think about how I used to think about the way God dealt with my past mistakes (nice way of saying sins). Once I accepted Jesus as my Savior, my life changed, life was good. Then the enemy came with torment, guilt, and regret. I just knew it was too good to be true. God was just waiting for the opportunity to take it all away, just when my life seemed to have meaning.
Application: I learned that God isn’t out to get revenge, that’s satan trying to convince me that I’m not going to be accepted by God for all the wrongs I’ve done in my life. I am worthy or He wouldn’t have created me!! God is just waiting for me, with an eagerness, to be my best friend. God wants all that junk gone, not so He can now punish me, but, so NOW I can be usable. NOW seeing truths, since the junk isn’t blocking my view. Now I can have faith in Gods future for me without the condemnation of my past. Like the ad says, “Good only at participating stores”(the stores being us of course).
Prayer: Father, help me to live out your purpose and enable me to hear only your voice. In Jesus’ Name
Amen
1 comment:
What is Jesus speaking to your heart. Well if you are journaling He is telling us not to be afraid of things that are gong on but to encourage, build up and love one another. He also wants us to watch and be alert, to live our lives in such a way that unbelievers will desire for us to share the relationship we have with Jesus with them so they will be ready to meet Him when He comes. Know that you are blessed.
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