Whatever it is, I would like to pass on to you a passage our pastor encouraged us with yesterday.
1 Cor 2:9 “… as it is written, eye has not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for them that love Him.”
He then asked us the question, which I now ask you…
“If so, then God has prepared things for you that you have neither seen, nor heard!”
What do you think of that? Take a moment and breathe that reality in.
Now you may ask — but are they good things?
Years ago, there seemed to be a rash of teachings that promoted the mentality that if it’s something I don’t like or want to do, it must be God.
Because of that many have turned away from Him, either within themselves, or in full out rejection.
God is a good God! And this verse suggests good things are in store for those who love Him. (Notice it is not saying that bad things are in store for those who don’t. We don’t want to go there!)
Here’s another verse that I’ve been meditating on recently, also mentioned in yesterday’s message. (Don’t you love when that happens?)
Eph 3:19
Now to Him that is able to do EXCEEDING ABUNDANTLY ABOVE ALL that we ask, or think, according to the power that works in us…
God has prepared good things for you… exceeding abundantly above all you could even think!
Meditate on this truth as you think about the new year. Ask God to deepen it within you.
In a world filled with negativity and for many of us, a history of shame, guilt, and disappointment, establishing a new mindset of favor is essential to moving forward positively, effectively and in power.
God bless you!!
Maryann