Philippians 1:25 And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith;
I’ve had another work on my heart all morning. As I sat down to work on that I was reminded I had not written my blog today. I didn’t want to do the blog. After yesterday’s blog I especially thought not to post today. Then I went to the Word to seek counsel in support of my feelings. This is what I found.
While Paul is talking about dying and being with the Lord as opposed to continuing his earthly ministry to the first century church, I found one principle to be consistent with my current thoughts. I don’t do this for me. My other work is not due until October 2nd and while important, it is not immediate.
I am taken back to a lesson learned in a book, Rees Howell, the Intercessor. It was the principle of first need. Our plans are our plans. If we fixate upon our plans and do not take care of first needs, then we give no room for God to act on our behalf, having taken matters into our own hands.
This is a lesson worthy of sharing and furthering your faith. If you have discovered this principle, great I rejoice with you in this remembrance. If you have not, please consider the principle of first need as you make choices in support of your faith life and natural life. Give room for God to be your provider.
I know this post is short, but I pray it will be well received. God bless you my readers.
I appreciate this message. I find that no matter how my agenda may seem, being alert to God’s and joining Him in it results in unexpected adventure and joy. Thanks for this timely reminder.
I,too, say thank you for this timely reminder. I love your calling attention to first needs. This principle is so important for those of us who have on our hearts the exhortation in Peter’s epistle, “feed the flock of God”. My first need is to feed myself from the Word of God by the Holy Spirit. I remember Ron Reeves saying that he just wanted to be a “channel of blessing from God’s heart to others”. In the church as a whole this happens in all forms and ways. Thank you for feeding us today.