For those struggling financially …
2 Corinthians 8:9 says, “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.” Some people say that this means all Christians should have fat bank accounts. While I would certainly like to see Christians with fat bank accounts who can use their financial wealth to bring good into our world, I think God has in mind much more. We approach our financial struggles from a position of wealth. Do we lack wisdom? The best financial adviser in the universe is just a breath away. Do we need ideas? He has plenty. Do we need courage? The same God who walked into battle with David against Goliath walks beside us. Do we need strength? Samson’s God is our God. We are seated in heavenly places with Christ. That’s why – when everyone around us says the situation is impossible – we dare to hope and believe in the God who still does the impossible through ordinary, mistake-making people like us.
… he [Joseph] belonged to the house and line of David. — Luke 2:4
God promised David that his dynasty would last forever. Four centuries later, the last remnants of David’s kingdom were torn from the hands of Zedekiah by Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon. By the time Joseph and Mary appear on the scene, David is nothing more than a forgotten folk hero of an oppressed minority group. He is extinct as far as the ruling Romans are concerned.
It seemed like God’s promises had failed.
But God has a better memory than you or I have. Even after we have forgotten all of God’s promises, He still remembers. What seems dead or dormant is still very much alive to Him.
God hasn’t forgotten His promises and He hasn’t forgotten you!
Be encouraged!
Dwight
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