Thoughts
on Michael Wells’ teachings in My Weakness for His Strength - # 82
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When
was the last time you were convicted of being “nosy”? Or, when was the last time you were
confronted by someone about being “nosy”…asking them personal questions that
were nothing more than being “nosy.”
Well, get ready for an eye opening discourse by Michael in Day 24’s
writing from My Weakness for His Strength.
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Day 24
Being Nosy
Consider the ravens, for they neither sow nor reap;
and they have no storeroom nor barn; and {yet} God feeds them; how much more
valuable you are than the birds! --Luke 12:24
I had to laugh one day when a brother questioned an
elderly prophet of God: “How are you supported?” The old man responded, “Why
are you asking? Did God tell you to give me something? If He told you to give
me something, even if I am covered in gold and jewels, you had better give it.
If He told you not to give me something, and I am in the ditch, naked and
starving, do not give. So what did He tell you to do?” At that the man went
silent and looked at the ground. The old prophet said, “So you were just being
nosy,” and walked off. I have often been asked the same
question: “How are you supported?” It should be obvious. Without tricks, gimmicks, endless
mailings and appeals, or manipulation to attract them, I am supported by those
who have heard from the Lord and responded accordingly. I often answer the question by
saying, “I am a bit embarrassed. I have a friend to whom I tell my needs, he
has a father that is very rich and has many contacts he can contact, and the
money is sent to me.” I can see the look in the questioner’s eyes as he goes
from wondering how I could be surviving in such a small ministry to thinking
how lucky Mike is to have such a friend. “My Friend,” I continue, “is Jesus.
His Father’s children are my supporters.” Many just cannot believe that God provides. Often a
couple engaged to be married will tell me they are calling off their wedding
because of finances. My response is always the same: “Did God tell you to get
married? If He told you to and you do not, you will have worse problems than
unemployment!” The lesser
gives way to the greater. If God tells a believer to do something, he should do it and not shame
himself by being unbelieving, for with the call will come the provision.
How was that?!? Ha! My guess is not too many have ever had
someone respond to one of their “nosy” questions with an answer like the
elderly prophet gave! But, just as a
prophet should, he gave truth to the questioner that met the questioner right
where the question came from.
And how wonderful are Michael’s words to us…
1.
Supported by
those who hear from the Lord (many cannot believe the Lord speaks to His sheep
in such a manner…they say it’s not in the Bible) and respond (give) to ALMI
accordingly.
2.
All this without
tricks, gimmicks, endless mailings and appeals, or manipulation to attract them…
3.
Many cannot
believe that God provides.
4.
A believer
should not shame himself by being unbelieving and not acting when God has told
him to do something.
Why is it that so many Christians are responding to God’s instructions in
an unbelieving way? Why is it that
something as simple as believing God will provide, God will take care of His
children, AND God will give an abundance to be able to give to every good work (see
2 Corin. 9:6-8) is NOT believed by so many Christians?
I think God is
wondering the same thing without being nosy.
Yellow – VIP, Very Important Point Green
– IT, Incredible Truth
Red – GP, Greatest Promises
Turquoise – UR, Unfathomable Riches Pink
– PV, Priceless Victory
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