Abiding in God<\/p>\n
The devotion today, is on (John 15:7). It says, \u201d If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.\u201d<\/p>\n
I have heard so many ministers argue over the meaning of this verse, using the name it and claim it idea as an excuse to not stand on God\u2019s word, but it should be plain and simple.\u00a0 First, God\u2019s word is God\u2019s word; Infallible and strong.<\/p>\n
I believe if you are living in obedience to God, what you want for your life and your families lifes will be exactly what God wants for you.\u00a0 Why?\u00a0 Because if you lived in perfect obedience to God, as did Christ, God would answer all your prayers, as He always did His sons. But if you are living in disobedience to God, your will is not God\u2019s will. Therefore, what you want for your life will be out of God\u2019s will.<\/p>\n
Even in the Garden of Gesemene, Jesus knew God\u2019s will for His life was to die on a cross. He did ask that the cup be passed from Him, but He knew it would not. Why? Because He was living a life of total obedience to God.(John 11:41 \u2013 42) says, in the words of Jesus, \u201cThen they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me. And I know that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me.\u201d Did you get the part when Jesus said, \u201cAnd I know that thou hearest me always\u201d So when you ask God in faith, living a Godly life, the promise is \u201cask what ye will.\u201d<\/p>\n
This plainly teaches that answered prayer is up to the child of God as to what he wants. This is in perfect harmony with promises of both testaments.\u00a0 A true Christian can get what he wants, as well as what he needs.\u00a0 A prayer saying, \u201cIf it be Thy will concerning anything God has already promised, and therefore has already made it clear that it is His will, providing we ask in faith, nothing wavering, is really a prayer of unbelief.\u00a0 It is like saying, \u201cI know You have already promised and you have made it very clear by Your Word that it is Your will, but do You really mean what You say?\u00a0 Are You a truthful God or not?\u00a0 Can we depend upon what You say?<\/p>\n
We insult God by constantly questioning His will that is already revealed by His word.\u00a0 It is no less insulting to Him than it would be to a human friend who had promised something and we continued to question him about his will in the matter.\u00a0 He would finally say to us, \u201cWhat is the matter with you?\u00a0 Have I not told you repeatedly that I would do it?\u00a0 Can you not take me at my word?\u00a0 Are you going to make me a liar?\u201d\u00a0 We would not dare do this to any earthly friend. Then why do it to our heavenly Father who promises that He will do more for His children than any earthly parent.<\/p>\n
Read your bible daily and pray. Stay in daily communion with God. Listen to His voice, and know that He loves you and wants the best for you, His child.<\/p>\n
Blessings, Prayers and Love,
\nPastor Pat<\/p>\n
Pastor Pat Aman\/\u00a91996\/2015
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