A Great Question…

Psalm 2:8 “Ask of Me, and I will give the nations for you to own”

Have you ever seen a child in a supermarket that asks for everything they see? If it’s in front of their eyes their hand reaches out and you instantly hear “Can I have that?” We’ve all experienced this at one time or another.

Our verse says that God can give us the nations of the Earth… if we ask for them. The problem is, as we get older we tend to ask less. We find ourselves becoming self sufficient instead of God supplied. God says, if we want something, then we ask Him for it!

Sometimes what we ask for comes quickly. Other times it takes longer, but the key is in asking God. Following that, we just need to keep walking in His ways, obeying His Word and fellowshipping with each other. This results in us obtaining the given promise.

Now, if God can give us something as enormous as the Nations, think about what you might need today. The first step to getting it is to ask God for it. Then pursue Him along life’s path and you’ll receive it.

This week, let’s come before God and ask Him for what we need. Remember nothing is too big or too small for Him. He is concerned about what concerns us, so ask Him for it. Then keep obeying His Word and walking in His ways and before long we’ll have what we asked for.

Thank You So Much…

1 Thessalonians 5:18 “Whatever happens, give thanks, because it is God’s will in Christ Jesus that you do this.” (GW)

Our yearly celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ has just passed. It has been a time of giving and receiving gifts as a way of honouring the greatest gift of all in Jesus. For most of us Christmas has been a time of joy, of gathering together and making memories.  For some it may have been a difficult time.

Notice our verse does not say God is responsible for all that happens in our world it simply instructs us to give thanks no matter what happens!  This is God’s way.

To give thanks means to “readily express gratitude, show appreciation and return kindness.” We must always be ready and willing to give thanks. Sometimes we easily direct our thanks to Jesus but God wants us to learn to also thank those who have been personally kind and generous to us. Whether others generosity has been small or great we are to do as God commands and give thanks to them as well.

Activate God’s word today and complete your Christmas celebration by giving thanks. Post a card, make a quick phone call, send email or text a great big THANK YOU to all the people who have reached out in kindness to you this year. It is God’s will in Christ Jesus that you give thanks today!