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God granted us everything

 God granted us Everything 





Can any of my Mama friends testify?

Does it drive you as crazy as it does me?

Why?

Well first I worked hard to provide the food in the house.

I took my precious time to go to the grocery store (usually multiple ones) to buy the food.

I loaded it in the car, I unloaded it into the house, and before I can put it all away I clean out the fridge and the pantry.

I provide the things you like (and if your kids are like mine – those kicks change weekly UGH)

I cook meals that provide leftovers.

And yet these kids look and say

“There is nothing to eat here!”

Why would they say this?

Because what is provided requires effort to make, cook, prepare, even (Gasp) warm up LOL

 Eating out is easier and in their opinion better (I mean junk food is great, right?)

 Eating out provides them more options to get exactly what they want at that moment.

 

My devotional today included this verse

 

2 Peter 1:3 NLT

3 By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence.


2 Peter 1:3 TPT

3 Everything we could ever need for life and complete devotion[a] to God has already been deposited in us by his divine power. For all this was lavished upon us through the rich experience of knowing him who has called us by name and invited us to come to him through a glorious manifestation of his goodness.[b]

 


Get that!


God granted us EVERYTHING!

How much?

Oh yeah, EVERYTHING!

Everything (pas) means just that...everything with no exceptions. Of course in the context of His good and perfect will, this refers to everything that is good for us to grow spiritually.

 


And yet as God’s children we often sound like my kids at the fridge saying things like

I can’t live for God.

I can’t do what God wants me to do. It’s too hard.

I can’t give up that addiction, it’s too strong.

I can’t forgive that person, it’s too hard.

 

And yet,

 

This verse says we are possessors of everything we need to live the Christian life!

How has it been given?  Through divine power!


Listen my friend God is at work for us and in us!


The spiritual fridge and pantry is full of EVERYTHING that you need to live Godly!


Amazing truth!


God's power is not far off but is always abiding, always available and always adequate.


Quit staring at the stocked fridge complaining.


Will this growth into Godliness require some commitment, some work on your part? Yes!


But God has already done the hard part. God has already given us what we need.


We are prepared for anything.


All the opportunities, information, relationships have already been given to us through knowing Him.


What do you have right now? Whatever it is, it’s the doorway into whatever God has for you next. Do well with what He has given you and you’ll walk the pathway into his next step.


Remember this verse is about growth and maturity!


When we use what He has given us Well, He is free to give us more!


Matthew 25:21 NLT


“The master was full of praise. ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together!’


One last note, this verse is not a promise of perfect circumstances.


It’s about serving God faithfully in all and EVERY circumstance.


God is not looking for the strongest or the ones who have it all together. 

He’s looking for those that are fully surrendered to HIM!


He can do anything with anyone with whatever they have, if they are simply surrendered to Him.

Because it’s all in Him and for Him and through Him! 

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