All Things: Are Possible With God
With God all things are possible
Matthew 19:26 (KJV)
Consider the union of four small words: “hope”, “faith”, “step” and “work”. They form a no-fail business partnership, between the Lord God Almighty, and us! Obviously, God is the Principal!
The “business” is producing miracles: head-turning, heart-warming signs and wonders! Our part of the deal is the first three acts.
HOPE involves a dream, an inspiration. It’s the building plan; without it, we're dead.
FAITH provides energy. It’s ‘The substance of things hoped for’ (Hebrews 11:1). Faith gets God’s attention.
STEPS require US to keep walking forward, even when we can’t see the end product.
WORK, the last item, requires both partners. 'We are laborers together with God' (1 Corinthians 3:9).*
It's a heavenly collaboration, which the Creator Himself oversees: When we do our best, the Boss does the rest.
When He hears our hope, feels our faith, and sees us, His junior partners walking in faith, He brings in His miracle-making Son: 'Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our faith' (Hebrews 12:2).
Actors, models, and talent for Christ: remember your roles in partnership:
Hold on to your HOPE to become God’s star, casting away all arguments and doubts.**
Grow Your FAITH by visible STEPS forward. 'Without faith it is impossible to please God' (Hebrews 11:6).***
Work small stages in thankful contentment. ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things’ (Matthew 25:23). When you’re good with less, God will give you more!****
All Things: Are Possible With God (Part 8)
NOTE: God is my Ghostwriter. If what I write is good, it’s from God. You may see notes to 'Actors, Models & Talent for Christ.' If you think you're not in show business, think again. Shakespeare said, 'All the world's a stage and all its men and women merely players.’ Mostly true. But you're not merely players. You are messengers and ambassadors for the King of kings.
* Bible commentaries on 1 Corinthians 3:9, 'Labourers together with God.' Note MacLaren's Exposition: 'Cannot He do it all Himself? No. God needs men to carry out His purposes...': http://biblehub.com/commentaries/1_corinthians/3-9.htm
** 'Casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ' (2 Corinthians 10:5); Consider also: ** Jesus put skeptics out of the house before He performed miracles: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=mark+5%3A37-42&version=NKJV
*** 'He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him' (Hebrews 11:6), 'And whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive' (Matthew 21:22). Trust that His timing is perfect: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Habakkuk+2%3A3&version=NKJV
**** He will complete your work, perfect your performance and exalt you: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=phil+1%3A6&version=NKJV; https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+5:6-7; https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+25%3A21&version=NKJV