And anything you desire from me, I will do for you. — 2 Samuel 19:38
What a rash promise! King David is rewarding the aged Barzillai for his assistance when David fled from his rebel son Absalom, and he hands him, in essence, a blank check.
But Jesus offers his disciples the same thing. He says, "My Father will give you whatever you ask in My name."
God seems to be saying, "You come up with the desire, and I will grant it."
How reckless!
Yet, He doesn’t make the offer to just anybody. David and Jesus make the offer to those who shared risk and hardship, to those with loyalty larger than life. David spells out God’s parameters in Psalm 37:4: "Delight yourself in the LORD and He will give you the desires of your heart."
For those who delight in God, the message from God remains: "You come up with the desire, and I will grant it."
Be encouraged!
Dwight
Discoveries Devotional – Inspiration in Your Inbox is provided daily by
Dwight Clough Ministries, Inc.
1223 West Main Street #228
Sun Prairie, WI 53590 USA
Dwight Clough Ministries is supported by your donations.
Visit DwightClough.com for more information. Dwight and his wife Kim are active members of Lake City Church in Madison.