Thoughts
on Michael Wells’ teachings in My Weakness for His Strength (Vol. 1) - #
294
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Michael tells us “every creature other than man
lives under compulsion…man can choose…”
Wow! We could take hours to
contemplate those two statements couldn’t we?
But, look at what one man’s choice was…
DAY 268
The Forgotten Man!
Now Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying,
“Oh that Thou wouldst bless me indeed, and enlarge my border, and that Thy hand
might be with me, and that Thou wouldst keep {me} from harm, that {it} may not
pain me!” And God granted him
what he requested. --I Chronicles 4:10
One fellow in the Bible prayed, his request was granted, and we never hear from Jabez again! Why? This is an
awesome example of choice. Every
creature other than man lives under compulsion. The caterpillar must
become a butterfly; the tadpole must become a frog. Man can choose what he will become. He can choose earthly comfort or
he can choose maturity. Jabez chose comfort. His choice is in stark contrast to the
choices made by men we continually read about in the Bible. Listen to
Solomon’s choice (II Chronicles 1:10), “Give me now wisdom and
knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people; for who can rule
this great people of Thine?” The result followed in verses 11 and 12, “And God said to Solomon,
‘Because you had this in mind, and did not ask for riches, wealth, or honor, or
the life of those who hate you, nor have you even asked for long life, but you
have asked for yourself wisdom and knowledge, that you may rule My people, over
whom I have made you king, wisdom and knowledge have been granted to you. And I
will give you riches and wealth and honor, such as none of the kings who were
before you has possessed, nor those who will come after you.’” What would you be, a Jabez or a
Solomon? Both were
God-worshippers, both lived upright lives, but they made different choices.
Look to Jesus, the Author
and Perfecter of our faith, who never sought an earthly kingdom, freedom from
pain, or to be delivered from trouble. Because of this, His kingdom will endure forever, by
His stripes we are healed, and Life (capital L) came out of death.
Again, what do we want? The
frightening thing is that we can have what we want.
Yellow – VIP, Very Important Point Green
– IT, Incredible Truth
Red – GP, Greatest Promises
Turquoise – UR, Unfathomable Riches Pink
– PV, Priceless Victory
Comfort or Maturity. Two
choices. Our choices lead us in specific
directions. They are more important than
most give credence or concern (carefulness in making the decisions) to.
Would we be a Jabez or a Solomon?
(That ought to be a simple question to answer
correctly…only one of those God ever spoke of how wise he was. In fact, the other, God never ever again
mentioned his name or interacted with him, according to Scripture. Just saying…)
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