Galatians 6:7-8
Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.
For years I have had various people bombard me with the idea that we could have anything and everything our heart desired if we only had enough faith. They claim that all sickness and poverty is of the devil, so all we have to do is have enough faith to name it and claim it! Foolishness!
There is a spiritual principle that overshadows all of the others; God is the ONE who is in control. We in no way can control God. It does not matter how many good things we accomplish or how righteous we may be, He is the Supreme Commander in Chief.
Having spent over twelve years in the military, I am very familiar with the Chain of Command. Briefly, it means that those who possess a higher rank must be obeyed and shown proper respect.
The problem we have today is that there are far too many leaders teaching that all can be healthy, wealthy, and wise. All you need to do is have faith. The reality is that God has chosen to lead some of His most faithful servants through the valley of the shadow of death. Thank God for the assurance in Psalm 23:4. Even though we go through the dark valleys of this old life, we need not fear for He is near and His rod and staff will protect and comfort. That is the wealth I desire!
Blessings, Dear Hearts, draw near to God today, trust Him completely, and be a blessing!
—Pastor Cecil