Our Disproportionate God...
Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at 3:46AM 
Greetings, Dear Friends!
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Now on to my topic...
Recently I had a conversation with a friend about her journey through the wilderness. It's been a slow and sometimes agonizing passage for her. The thing is, if she didn't love and fear God, she could take a few steps to the right and land herself on the fast highway that leads to her desires. But truth be told, that would be her way, not God's way. And above all, she wants God's highest and best will for her.
As she shared about the weariness in her steps, I leaned in, grabbed her arm, and said, "Listen to me, friend. Your sacrifice of praise and your sacrificial obedience have not gone unnoticed by God. There is NO sacrifice you could make to Him that will not met with a totally disproportionate response of His great love, and grace and provision! Any gift you give, any offering you make, and initiative you take to obey Him when it costs you, will be responded to in ways you cannot imagine. He is a disproportionate God! Understand your wealth in Him. Though you feel the pain of this sacrifice now, get a vision for the response He is preparing for you!"
I felt especially inspired to share that with you today as well.
Some of you are making huge sacrifices for His Name's sake. Some of you could so easily grab for yourself a counterfeit version of something He has promised you, but ultimately, you want to wait for God's best for you. Do it, my friend. Wait for God's best and see if He won't absolutely blow your mind with His goodness, His grace, and His attention to detail.
If at all possible, get your eyes off of what it's costing you right now, and lift your eyes to the Heavens, your unlimited supply. If you're lacking in strength or perspective, get alone with God. Spend extended time camping in His presence. Open your hands to receive more of what He so lovingly wants to give. Remind yourself of His Word and His promise to you. Strengthen yourself in Him by reminding yourself who you are TO HIM!
There is no gift you can give, no prayer you can pray, no act of obedience that you can initiate that will not be met by overwhelming love, provision, goodness, grace, and power. You may not see its evidence right away, but it is there, affecting change, making a difference, and moving mountains. One day your eyes will see it. So know it now. Stand on the faithfulness of God now. Today. Believe Him for big things. Entrust your cares, your sacrifices, and your gifts to Him.
There is no better, no safer place than with Jesus. And, you'll not receive a better return on your investment of trust, time, and talents. God is in the business of exponential, over and above, beyond our wildest dreams, kinds of answers. Your everything is safe with Him.
Open your arms wide. Look up. Trust Him. He is good and He is crazy in love with you!
~Until next week.
Reader Comments (10)
I received the book Stronger this week from your give away. It looks like it will be timely and encouraging. Thank you!
Again I am reminded through your guided wisdom, that through the fire He is carrying me. Still such a rough road and in my eyes want it over and move on...God's plan is the one I am to follow and trying so hard to do oit in His way.Blessings
Nice to meet you! And may the Lord Himself go after your son and bring him home. May He grant the deepest desires of your heart. Blessings to you!
I love the way you relate to God. I love the way He so intimately and uniquely leads each one of us. May He pour out His Spirit upon you in such a way that the fruit that comes from your life is totally disproportionate to who you are (that's my prayer for myself too). :)Blessings to you!
May you hear the voice of the Lord saying, 'This is the way. Walk in it!' I pray that out of the riches of His storehouse, that He fill you with every good thing and provide for your every need.
Blessings to you!
Thanks for your post! May God be glorified and may His enemies be scattered!
Blessings to you!