God never changes! We have to change and conform to His values.
I was reading the Bible today and God brought up this topic. There are so many powerful promises of Jesus but it seems impossible or unreal for a believer to receive all of them.
What makes God tick in releasing His promises to His people? God told me this has nothing to do with religion, works or keeping laws.
And, reading the Bible and going to church will not stir Him to action.
The answer to this question goes back to your decision to live for Jesus.
Did you accept Jesus wholeheartedly without compromise or was this like a token commitment?
Jesus looks at how serious you are about loving Him above all else. The love of Jesus is measured by obedience not emotions.
Is your faith strong and unyielding dealing with the trials in life? Without faith you cannot please Him.
Jesus tests believers with trials that seem impossible to overcome. Do you praise God in the darkest moments of life?
Are you obedient to the voice of God or do you run away from His instructions? He will ask you to do things that make no sense or defy human logic.
Jesus wants absolute obedience to His instructions without any wavering. Just look at the example of Abraham.
Jesus releases promises in His perfect timing. This might be after a long drought or a season of intense spiritual warfare. Sometimes you might have to wait many years.
Jesus is omniscient and sees every detail of your future. He knows your every need and asks you to trust Him.
Jesus delivers those who have steadfast faith and are obedient to Him.
Jesus blesses those who walk in oneness with the Living Christ and are not just looking for hand outs.
The Christ follower is thankful for the gift of salvation and the ability to live with Jesus forever. He accepts the work of the Cross providing forgiveness for all of his sins through the blood of Jesus.
He is thankful for the indwelling Holy Spirit who transforms him into the character of Jesus.
He lives for Jesus!
Hal Hollister Ministry 