Summer is upon us! Sum - the result of an addition problem. Summer is one of four seasons we experience in South Louisiana. Summer is arguably the most extreme of our seasons. The most extreme season can also produce the most extreme results.
The Father seeks to add things to us. His addition is often the result of a process of subtraction. We know that God does not bless sin. Before He can add the blessing to our finances, we must first ‘take away’ sinful activities that deplete our finances.
It’s simple, before He ‘invests’ we must first ‘divest’. Freeing ourselves of weights that lead to sin has always been the responsibility of the Believer!
‘Oh no . . . it’s God’s job to deliver us’ some would argue. To that end Paul speaks: “2 Cor 7:1 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.”
Notice - we are to cleanse ourselves . . . and we are to do it in two specific areas . . . externally (flesh) and internally (spirit).
Let’s have a great Sum-mer - and allow the Father to add to us all He has destined for us to receive.
It's called 'blind obedience' . . . to simply do what you're being told without consideration of the consequences or the cost. Isn't this what true Christianity is all about? When Saul learned to obey God 90%, he soon found out that his version of obedience was satan's version. It's called disobedience.
