Friday, November 25, 2011
Buffet
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When I was a small boy, I was fascinated with things that does more than what they appear to be, those that are all-in-one things.
A kitchen knife is nothing compared to a Swiss Army Knife that has two knives, a scissor, a corkscrew, a saw, tent needles, etc. A clock is nothing compared to a clock that has a radio, a rechargeable lamp and a siren. Even in the kitchen, a simple blender is nothing compared to a food processor.
Even instant coffee, from the initial coffee-only packs, I have already found out that there are even nine-in-one coffee packs: coffee, sugar, cream and a variety of herbs/mushrooms.
Even in food, a set meal is always inferior to a buffet meal. Somehow being in presence of such abundance gives a feeling of security and warmth.
Being blessed works in the same way too. There is a buffet spread of blessing that is available for every child of God! All for you and me.
I didn't see it this way before. I always thought that I can only ask for spiritual blessings. Material blessings are unholy, unspiritual and therefore not to be asked from God.
Looking at the lives of Biblical characters, there are many who chose to obey God and have been blessed materially. God always has us on His heart. He has plans for us(Jeremiah 29:11) and no one can ever be able to imagine what God has planned for those who love Him(1 Corinthians 2:9).
Having seen these words being fulfilled in the lives of people I know, even in my own life, gives me the confidence that God will fulfill His promises in His own time.
In times of doubt, when I know God will come through, I put my confidence knowing that "He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all--how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?" Romans 8:32
In times of doubt, when I know God will come through, I put my confidence knowing that "He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all--how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?" Romans 8:32
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