May 18, 2010 (1 Kings 3, 2 Chron. 1, Psalm 78, 2 Thes. 2)
May 18, 2010 by Pastor Kevin
And in their hearts they put God to the test By asking food according to their desire. Psalm 78:18 (ESV)
Bible Reading Comments
Ouch! How did they test God? By asking food according to their desire?? That sounds like we’re not allowed to bring our requests and desires to God. Actually, the word “desire” is translated “lust” in the King James and refers to the desires that come from the flesh (or from our humanity). (See Strongs Definition) Bottom line, the people of God were not content with the amazing ways He had chosen to provide for them. They preferred to tell him what would be good, and beg for something else. In their discontent and their unwillingness to walk in gratefulness, they put God to the test. Ouch again.
Prayer
Father, I ask for your Spirit’s prompting today every time we forget what you HAVE done, and choose to focus more on what you HAVEN’T done. Remind us in a fresh way today of all that you have provided, all that you have made possible and all that you have given. May we walk by Your grace in gratefulness and may we be content in whatever circumstance we find ourselves. In this way, be glorified as we honor you with all that is within us. I ask because Jesus made it possible to bring our requests boldly before you, Amen.
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May 18, 2010 (1 Kings 3, 2 Chron. 1, Psalm 78, 2 Thes. 2)
May 18, 2010 by Pastor Kevin
Bible Reading Comments
Ouch! How did they test God? By asking food according to their desire?? That sounds like we’re not allowed to bring our requests and desires to God. Actually, the word “desire” is translated “lust” in the King James and refers to the desires that come from the flesh (or from our humanity). (See Strongs Definition) Bottom line, the people of God were not content with the amazing ways He had chosen to provide for them. They preferred to tell him what would be good, and beg for something else. In their discontent and their unwillingness to walk in gratefulness, they put God to the test. Ouch again.
Prayer
Father, I ask for your Spirit’s prompting today every time we forget what you HAVE done, and choose to focus more on what you HAVEN’T done. Remind us in a fresh way today of all that you have provided, all that you have made possible and all that you have given. May we walk by Your grace in gratefulness and may we be content in whatever circumstance we find ourselves. In this way, be glorified as we honor you with all that is within us. I ask because Jesus made it possible to bring our requests boldly before you, Amen.
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