- Keep your passion and zeal for God going strong...that's what it means to keep your lamp burning.
- Don't let your fire go out.
- The main thing that can put out your fire is "Worry"
- Jesus tells us in Matt. 6:25, "That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing?"
- The person who worries, doesn't trust...
- They think that they have to take things into their own hands because they can't trust God with it.
- The real reason that they don't trust God with it is because sethey think He doesn't care.
- They question their value.
- Jesus says in Matt. 6:27, " Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?"
- Your worry will steal you joy and put out your fire for God.
- Your worry will consume you.
- In order to get your fire back, you need to realize how valuable you are.
- Don't let your current circumstances make you doubt your worth.
- The person who realizes their Value and worth doesn't have to worry.
- In verse 26 Jesus says, "Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren’t you FAR MORE VALUABLE to him than they are?"
- Far More Valuable!
- They know they are taken care of.
- Ask yourself this morning, "Am I Valuable?"
- You have to be able to answer that with a resounding "YES"
- You are so valuable that "the very hairs on your head are all numbered." (Luke 12:7)
- So if one of your hairs falls out, he knows about it!
- And how much more with the "Big Problems" that have you consumed right now.
- He cares!
- He cares more than you care...
- The difference is that He has it under control.
- He knows the end from the beginning.(Isaiah 46:10)
- He says, "'My purpose will be established, And I will accomplish all My good pleasure."
- Place your life in His Hands today.
- Trust Him, today.
- Once you remove fear and worry from your life you will discover your passion for God coming back.
- Get in His Word, today, and discover your worth!
- You are as valuable as the life of Jesus Himself!
- He gave His life so that you can truly live.
- He took all of your anxiety and fear on Himself on the cross.
- It's paid for!
- And when He rose from the grave He conquered it forever.
- Today is a day to Rediscover your joy!
- "The joy of The Lord is your strength!” (Nehemiah 8:10)
- Once you have your "worth" settled - here is your goal:
- "Seek (aim at and strive after) first of all His kingdom and His righteousness (His way of doing and being right), and then all these things taken together will be given you besides." (Matt. 33)AMP
- Get that fire back!
- Have a great Wednesday!