One of the most prevalent issues I encounter in coaching is that many of God’s people are not thoroughly, 100% convinced that they are worthy of His blessings, favor, prosperity, provision…. whatever He has to offer!
I know you have read about it more than once, but I believe we need to be reminded over and over that because of what Jesus has done, WE ARE INDEED, WORTHY!
This little story illustrates one reason why we need to be convinced of this truth:
Have you ever heard of a little book, “Expectation Corners“?
It tells of a king who prepared a city for some of his poor subjects. Not far from them were large storehouses, where everything they could need was supplied if they sent in their requests.
But, on one condition–that they should be on the lookout for the answer, so that when the king’s messengers came with the answer to their petitions, they should always be found waiting and ready to receive them.
The sad story is told of one desponding person who never expected to get what he asked, because he was too unworthy. One day, he was taken to the king’s storehouses, and there, to his amazement, he saw, with his address on them, all the packages that had been made up for him and sent. There was the garment of praise and the oil of joy and the eye salve and so much more.
They had been to his door but found it closed; he was not on the lookout. From that time on, he learned the lesson Micah would teach us today. “I will look unto the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me.” Micah 7:7 (Andrew Murray, Wait Upon God)
If you often wonder if you are truly worthy of God’s best, may I encourage you to spend time with Him so He can validate you personally? And then bask in the lovely, overflowing experience of who He is and who you are to Him.
Remember, God is all about you, so together, you and He can all about others.
Big blessings are yours! Expect them!
Maryann
