Ingratiating Jesus to get what you want!

“Jesus is the same today, yesterday and forever.” Hebrews 13:8

The Holy Spirit spoke to me today about this subject. The definition of ingratiate is to flatter a person to get their favor.  

In the spiritual realm, we are discussing the motives of a believer in relationship with Jesus. 

The practice of ingratiating is widespread in Christianity but Jesus is non negotiable. We follow His teachings or face judgment.

We have to operate with integrity in dealing with Jesus. He never changes.

Jesus desires for  a believer to ask Him for his needs but you must ask according to His will and with no hidden motives.

There is a demarcation line established by Jesus defining the boundaries between asking by faith and attempting to influence Him with false motives.

Be transparent with Jesus. He knows everything about you and it is impossible to keep secrets from Him.

To keep yourself aligned in the will of God, ask Jesus to reveal anything you are thinking or doing that grieves the Holy Spirit. This will keep your motives pure.

The command from Jesus is to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all the other things will be added to you. 

Ask Jesus to show you the priorities in your life and what you need to let go of in the big picture.

Sever your ties with the world and concentrate on prayer, reading the Word, and listening for the voice of Jesus.

Praise and worship must be pure and focusing on the greatness and glory of Jesus. 

Most trials are engineered by God and they have to run their course. They refine you with patience and strengthen your faith.

Pray God will give you the strength and endurance to overcome the trials. Don’t pray or seek the easy way out. 

Jesus keeps His promises and will deliver you in His perfect timing.