This past weekend our guest speaker, Dr. Herman Norman, shared with us that our faithful obedience to God results in a "God Story": that is, we will be able to share our testimony of the miracles God has done on our behalf.
Dr. Norman said, "You can have both Heaven and heaven on earth with a God Story." He referenced Luke 18:28-30, in which Jesus assures his disciples that their sacrificial giving will be recognized and rewarded by God Himself.
"I tell you the truth," Jesus said to them, "no one who has left home or wife or brothers or parents or children for the sake of the kingdom of God will fail to receive many times as much in this age and, in the age to come, eternal life." (Luke 18:30)
It's wonderful news! But, it is a promise reserved only for those who give all. As our guest speaker shared, the God Story cannot be told by those who stay in the boat. Like Peter, who obeyed Jesus's call to step out of the boat in spite of the raging winds (see Matthew 14:22-33), we must have ears open to hear and hearts willing to follow our Lord.
Do you have a God Story?
Lord God, some of us are like Peter: we can honestly say that we have left everything we had in order to follow You. Thank You for Your promise of abundant supply, a testimony to us and to the world that You care for Your servants. We are grateful for Your provision, sent on Your timetable, to the glory of Your name.
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