One Thing... Do You Know What it is?
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November 3, 2009A crowd came after Jesus across the sea to find Him. They weren't looking for fellowship, wisdom or even His miracles. Jesus said they had come for one reason only... provision. Having been the recipients of the miracle of the loaves and fishes, they wanted more and went to considerable effort to row and/or sail across the sea to get it. The instruction Jesus gave them applies to us today. He said, "Labor not for the food which perishes, but for that food which endures unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for on Him has God the Father set His seal." They were game for that idea and wanted to find out how they could get provision without working hard for it. They said, "What shall we do, that we might work the works of God?" They knew how to grow and harvest wheat. They knew how to make flour and bake bread. What they didn't know was how to do what Jesus did. They wanted to know what they had to do so they would be able to do what He did. This is what Jesus told them... "This is the work of God, that you believe on Him whom He has sent." Did you get that? The one thing Jesus gave them to do was to believe on Him. The same is true today. But we would rather earn our way somehow by Bible reading, prayer, tithing, etc. Those are all good things, but there are no performance based metrics that Jesus is monitoring to see if He will release something you need. Jesus has sat down at the right hand of the Father. He has done His work. He has conquered sickness and lack. There is no shortage of provision. Our work that He has given us is to believe Him, to take Him at His word. He said, all things are possible to Him that believes. I believe Him. Today, I will make that one simple thing, my work for the day... to believe Him. I will as the writer of Hebrews put it, labor to enter His rest.Ê How about you?
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Great, encouraging words. thanks "Look in the mirror, remove the face paint. You're a believer; the Bible says your a Saint. Now be who you is, not who you ain't"
Bill Stewart at 11:51am EDT - October 27, 2009
That's right Bill! Good word!
Michael Pink at 12:46pm EDT - October 27, 2009
Very good and needed reminder Michael. Thank you. There is always a war of words in my mind that tell me "your not good enough" for the full blessings of God. Jesus died for me because I was unfit; and that's where it ends. To grow beyond that is a bit uncomfortable and very much desired. Thank you again.
Bonnie at 1:29pm EDT - October 27, 2009
I can relate Bonnie. Michael I want to encourage you continue to speak with the Holy Spirit convicting you. I'm enjoying this "zeal" in your writing. Keep it up Brother, because it's convicting.
Lucas at 1:45pm EDT - October 27, 2009
I think this is an excellent word - so challenging for Business People today! I also think people should take advantage of the opportunity to talk to you and receive the wealth of experience and insight from a man that has walked the road. May God bless you in your journey with HIM!
Sandra Pretorius at 2:57pm EDT - October 27, 2009
These calls are a blessing. I recommend anyone who hasn't listened, to listen. I am learning all about the journey from the (new) perspective of an overcomer, not one destine to accept all that might fall upon my life. Thanks again Michael, klh
Kara Harris at 7:53pm EDT - October 27, 2009
I would like to listen on one of your calls. Tuesday at 9 a.m. is my first choice. Otherwise Tuesday or Wednesday at 3. Your blog today reminded me of a dream I got from God after I had asked Him to give me courage for His calling in the marketplace. In my dream a previous and wealthy client (I have a stained glass business) called and asked me to make her a stained glass lion. I made 2 small cookie cutter shaped lions. She came over to look at them and decided to purchase one. While she was writing out her check, the baby lion fell into an old wooden recipe box and began to cry out "feed me, mommy; feed me mommy." I waited a minute to see if my client was going to take care of the lion. When she didn't, [Maybe she didn't hear it.] I picked it up and wiped it off so I could feed it. End of dream. I believe God's recipe for my fear or lack of courage was to concentrate on His written word in those areas of courage and boldness. I must go back to the mirror. Thank you, Michael.
sue miller at 2:02am EDT - October 28, 2009