I reckon, One of the coolest things about God is his Timeing and his enduring Patience. I think mankind and each one of us could learn alot from just those 2 characteristics of God's awesomeness. But, apparently we know better!... And what we think is the right thing too ask for, or our timeing is always the best time.
I myself am guilty of this and many other things concerning Godly principles etc. Not to say that i purposely dig at to find fault in Man and in myself in particular. Because the truth or the Fact is, according too scriptures there is none perfect, no not one, . That was until Jesus came too redeem us...Glory to his name!
Jesus is the Ultimate gift from God, that I think deserves alot more attention in these last days. In fact i think that if we paid more attention to Who, What, Why, and the Where details about Jesus and his ministry. It's possible that we might just be surprised as too what we find or discover! We might actually be reminded of the truth...the whole purpose of his coming & our salvation.
It's my belief that Alot of Christians sadly dont fully undestand the true depth and importance of Jesus' Ministry on earth and his Death. Of course there are many different aspects which have been preached and laboured upon, like his Death and ressurection. Which, do not get me wrong...are very important keys to the Salvation message. But they are not the only ones though...
Yes! Jesus redeemed mankind from the penalty of sin which is Eternal Death...BUT have you ever asked yourself why?...Here is the Key Reason! So that God could not only forgive and cleanse you from all sin, But so God could bring man back to that previous fallen state of Intimacy and fellowship with Him. Just as it was meant to be, showen in the begining in the Garden of Eden with Adam & Eve. But this time, not only did God want to be just our God...but he decided he would adopt us as his own children and we could then begin to see him and know him as "Father" instead of Just God.
You see...The Gift of Jesus, gave us the Gift of Adoption, which then gave us a position that can only be given to Sons of God. That is, to be seated next to our new FATHER (In Jesus) at his right side in the Kingdoms Throne Room. Too much emphasis and Teachings today are on what God can give to you if you are a good little christian. To much teachings and emphasis is on what i can get for myself and what kind of ministry God is going to give or use me for?.... The healing ministry! The Double portion! etc etc...
STOP! Please dont get me wrong! These are very important gifts to God & the ministry of the Kingdoms growth. But there must be a balance in everything we do for him, because if your focus and attention is consumed only on the gifts and what you can get?. Then Satan once again has drawn our attention away from God just like he did in the Garden of Eden with the Apple. Intimacy and Relationship with Jesus, brings us into Intimacy and Relationship with God.
The heart of King David in the O/T was to know God more, & too dwell in his presence forever more! God even recorded it in scripture that David was a man after his Heart!Intimacy! A Relationship! Abba Father! The result of your Intimacy with Jesus and your new Father will produce all the Gifts and Blessing freely, because this is his TRUE LOVE 4 you.
Remember the parable of the Prodical Son? When he returned after throwing away all his inheritance. His Father(God) did not question him or make him earn it back! He freely gave him a Ring, Robe and the best Food to be served. Yet his Older brother who was trying to earn his inheritance complained and became angry and bitter. Yet his father said to the older brother, that his inheritance has always been his too. He just forgot, and began to try and earn his fathers respect and love!
