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Based on “Our God Is Still Able” by Pastor Fidel Gomez; 7/11-12/09,
Message #GS71; Daily Devotional #2 - “King Forever”
Preparing the Soil (Introduction): For I am the LORD your God, who churns up the sea so that its waves roar- the LORD Almighty is his name. (Isaiah 51:15). In our world today, hardly anything remains the same. Whether it is prices, the stock market, or even the law, everything is subject to change. The heart of man is constantly searching, seeking for stability or some sort of ‘order’ in a fast paced world. Our God is the only one that never changes. He is the ‘unchanging changer,’ the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8).
Planting and Watering the Seed (Growth): Because God wanted to make the unchanging nature of His purpose very clear to the heirs of what was promised, he confirmed it with an oath. God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope offered to us may be greatly encouraged. (Hebrews 6:17-18). Wisdom comes from God alone. Out of His mouth come knowledge and understanding (Proverbs 2:6-7). Naturally, we all like to make wise investments. Spiritually it is even more important to make wise choices. Jesus taught a parable about a man who built his house upon a rock. Another man built his house upon the sand. The rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat upon the houses. The house that was built upon the rock did not fall; it survived the rigors of the storm. The house that was built upon the sand gave way to the storm and fell. Those who hear God’s Word, trust in it, and do as it instructs are wise and likened to the man that built his house upon the rock. Those who hear God’s Word and do not do it are foolish and like those who built their house upon the sand. Those who choose to put their trust in the Solid Rock will stand the test and stress of time and are destined to win. God is utterly dependable. He has been faithful throughout the ages, and He watches over His Word to perform it. He alone is worthy to be praised and adored.
Harvesting the Crop (Action /Response): God is still in the business of changing lives. He is looking for willing and empty vessels to show His glory and power. Have you checked your foundation lately? Is it built firmly on the solid rock with no cracks to allow leaks? Jesus is all we need in times like this. Our most worthwhile spiritual investment is to always put our trust in God and His Word. God’s camp is the best one, because He cannot change, and that is guaranteed!
Additional Reading (Cultivation): Matthew 7:24-27
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