Day 35
There seems to be a lot of ‘preaching’ these days that says if you want health and wealth, all you need to do is name it and claim it. That may be an encouraging thought. But when I hear this type of theology, I have to ask does it line up with scripture? I’m not a preacher or highly trained in the doctrine but I can read the Bible. After all, may as well go directly to source, right? In James 1:2-4, it says ‘Consider it pure joy my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.’
The reality is that sometimes life is just lousy. People we love die, tragic accidents happen, businesses fail, parents divorce and families lose their homes. Believing that God meets all our wants and desires if we just ask and believe it, can lead to distrust in the Lord and a distorted concept of what a real relationship with God means when bad things happen. Scripture says clearly that we will face trials and tribulations. But the richest, most comforting truth of having a relationship with God is in knowing that when these things happen, we are never alone. He is always there with us and for us. God is the Great Comforter and I can speak from personal experience. When bad things have happened in my life, having a close walk with God has brought me through it. I believe that the Lord desires for us to prosper for His honor and glory but all the riches in the world can’t replace His comforting presence when life turns sour. If you want to name and claim something, let it be the knowledge that you are a child of God, that He loves you and He has a great plan for you and that He will walk with you through the valleys of life.
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