I believe that God not only wants to give us the necessities in life, but also bless us with the "I really don't need that item, but how cool would it be if we got it," type of item. I usually fight these blessings with the "are you sure?" and "really?" feelings and comments.
Since being pregnant, I have really had to "turn my receiver on." My mother uses that phrase all the time and I find it applicable to our lives more and more often these days. I have learned that the receiver is not the only one being blessed. The giver is also blessed by Him because of their obedience. To ask the "are you sure" and "really?" questions, only cheapens those blessings and I would be so bold to say that by doing so, you are not walking in faith and obedience with Him.
Today, I have been dealing with my own inner-struggles with finances, life, future and all that comes with being 33 weeks pregnant. Questions like, "Where are we going to get that money," "What kind of parent will I be" and "I barely have time to spend with my husband now, how are we going to do so when our child is born," have been swilling in my head all day long. I find that my husband has been struggling with the same questions today and we are in the middle of talking about these very questions, when a good friend pulls up. Out of his truck he brings a gift. This is not just any gift . . . you receive all kinds of wonderful items when you are expecting, but there are some that you register for and HOPE and PRAY that you are able to purchase them some day. As Michel opens his eyes, he sees this:
Our Kelty back pack!
There really was no way that we would of ever been able to purchase this. I registered for it out of faith, beliveing that this very "it is not needed but would be so cool if we had it" gift, would be given to us when the time was right. Seriously, his timing could not of been more perfect. Just as we were questioning where money was going to come from, He blesses us with a truly OUTSTANDING gift. It was almost as if I could actually here Him saying, "see if I can give you this, just you wait and see what I have up my sleeve for the next blessing."
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....yes, it's true. We taught our girls how to live by faith in God, for the Word says we can't please Him except through the exercise of our faith. Tal does this every day. Way to be, Tal!
me=choked up. so awesome!!! (who got it for you)...
God is good!
You go girl--faith is the way to righteousness. Abraham believed the promise without wavering believing God was able to do as he promised AND it was accounted to him as righteousness. And this was prior to the old covenant, let alone the new!! Great news Talitha! - Mom
Having written that outstanding testimony, you were very quickly tested by circumstances to see if you really believed it. That timing is so typical in life. Some say that testing comes from satan or the world, but really what comes from those are persecution for the revealed Word's sake. We receive spiritual understanding or revelation and are immediately persecuted "for the Word's sake". There is a form of testing, though, that comes from God. And patiently enduring that testing, passing it as you are doing, is more precious than gold in the Lord's eyes. Keep on believing, don't let yourselves be moved. Let Ephesians inspire you to "having done all to stand, STAND therefore", and you will see GREAT victory! I am so proud of you both!
thank you for the reminder to expect not just the means, but the unexpected and surprises from God. we need him to surprise us... again.
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