Needed Resources

Whether it be business projects or personal projects, we are taught to gather the necessary resources before beginning the work. So, we make sure that we have the necessary funds, right plans, and the right people to successfully complete the project. God’s economy does not work like that. It is God alone that is necessary to accomplish His purposes.

I Samuel 14:6 says, “Jonathan said to the young man who carried his armor, ‘Come, let us go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised. It may be that the LORD will work for us, for nothing can hinder the LORD from saving by many or by few.'” Facing great opposition, that is thousands of enemy warriors, Jonathan believed God could use his meager resources, that is himself and his armor carrier, to save his people. God can do more great things for us with just a little, more than we can do with a lot of our own resources.

Honor

Some people we honor due to their achievements. Some others earn honor based upon their position. Honor is given to those in authority.

I Timothy 6:15-16 says, “he who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords, who alone has immortality, who dwells in unapproachable light, whom no one has ever seen or can see. To him be honor and eternal dominion. Amen.” Our God alone is ruler over all authorities and kingdoms forever. He alone possesses immortality. He dwells in the light and glory of His holiness. His presence is majesty and splendor and deserving of all reverence.

Blessings

We have all kinds of ways of blessing other people, should we choose to do so. We can write encouraging notes, speak words of support, do kind and generous things, provide financial guidance and support, or just be there as a friend to listen.

God promised to bless His people in Numbers 6:22-26 by saying, “The LORD spoke to Moses, saying, “Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, Thus you shall bless the people of Israel: you shall say to them, The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.” These blessings for God’s people, Israel, remain true today for God’s people. He promises to bless our lives in everyday affairs. He promises to hold us securely. He will look upon us with His favor, by grace, fulfilling our needs. He reconciles us to Himself, giving us peace with God and the peace of God.

What a Person Does, Who a Person Is

When someone does some good and kind thing for us, it is proper to be grateful and offer thanksgiving. When a person consistently does good things for us and lives in integrity, it is proper to honor them for who they are.

Hebrews 12:28 says, “Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe.” It is good to be thankful for all that God has done for us, especially in providing for our salvation. Along with thankfulness for His blessings, our hearts overflow with reverence and awe while considering who God is.

More Power

When we walk into a dark room, a simple flick of a switch brings us the power to light the whole room. When we want to drive our car, we fill it with gasoline to have the power to go where we want to go. Where do we find the power to deal with life’s troubles on a daily basis?

Exodus 14:21-22 says, “Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and the LORD drove the sea back by a strong east wind all night and made the sea dry land, and the waters were divided. And the people of Israel went into the midst of the sea on dry ground, the waters being a wall to them on their right hand and on their left.” God’s power has not diminished. If He was able to part the raging sea so that the people of Israel could walk through it on dry ground, He can certainly walk you through any troubles that you may face. Let’s walk by faith believing in God’s power for us.