2 Corinthians 11:3
But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty (craftiness), so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity in Christ. (King James Version)
This entry will be different because I have been on a Spiritual journey which has brought me out different on the other side of it. The picture above is special to me because it is a picture of my bedroom, my Peaceful place, and my homemade curtains, where my revelation began.
I have recently moved, and I was looking for some bedroom curtains. I used my last forty-two dollars to purchase four eighty-four-inch-long panels, in hopes that I could make enough curtains to cover all of the windows. I usually go for more plain things, but my life was feeling like death, and the budding branches on these panels reminded me of life.
I was physically, mentally, emotionally, financially, and spiritually exhausted as I laid on my bed admiring my curtains, when I heard God speak to my heart, “Are you bearing any fruit today?” I wondered how I could bear fruit in this desert place.
I can’t go into every detail of my journey, but I can tell you that I lost someone dear to my heart. God was Mighty in suppling my needs on a two-week journey that left me emptier than I wanted to be, and fuller than I could ever have imagined. Now each day when I admire my curtains, they remind me that God wants me to be a fruit bearing branch. As I look back on it now, I can see that some of our most precious fruit is born in a desert place, and only possible when we are Connected to The Vine.
Many times, I have wondered why some people are very prosperous and others barely get by. Through the many things that I have gone through in the last few years, God has taught me that I am Complete in Him. He has done Great things! I have family members who are still here with me when the Dr.’s had given us no hope, But God saw my tears in the night. Now I wake up in my peaceful place with a New understanding of these words in my heart, “And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God” (Luke 6:20-26). I had read this many times before, but about a week ago it sunk into my spirit that Jesus was talking to his disciples.
I’m not saying that it is wrong to prosper. God blesses his people, but we are to be channels, not reservoirs. He is our provider and ever-present help in times of trouble, Amen. What I am saying is that the “prosperity preaching” of the age is being used to exploit and corrupt the minds of Christians. Not everybody is called to be wealthy. It’s not about planting a seed and reaping a harvest. God is not a slot machine. We give because we love. We are called daily to plant an uncommon seed. It is called Love Unfeigned, which is sincere and without hypocrisy. It gives of itself.
Galatians 6:8-9
8 For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption: but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. 9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
Jesus’ words on reaping the harvest were these; “The harvest is plenteous, but the laborers are few”. (Matt. 9:37-38)
In the words of Paul, “but godliness with contentment is great gain”. (1Timothy 6:3-12)
As I pondered on these things this morning it occurred to me that it was in the desert that God sent water from the rock. As I read in my Bible about all of these stiff-necked rebellious people, I realize that I am one as well. I am so thankful that from Jesus Christ, the Chief Cornerstone, and The Rock of Our Salvation flows an endless supply of Living Water, Amen
Revelation 22:17
And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.
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