Not Worthy? Don't Think Like That!

Good Thursday morning to y'all! So young soldier on this earth, you need a miracle. However, you cannot see how you deserve another one from our Lord and Savior who has provided so many already. Great news this morning! Not one of us deserved the greatest miracle of all - Jesus coming down from Heaven to die on the cross for our sins. If miracles are the actions of God, then we are only here each day by the miracles God has wrought. Hebrews 1:3 tells us that the universe is upheld by the mighty power of His command. We live eternally through the propitiation of our sins by Christ. We live now an existence the beasts and birds do not know because God breathed the breath of spiritual life into us. When you were born again, Christ breathed the Holy Spirit into you, another miracle. Does any of us deserve another miracle? We didn't deserve the first one.

"Coming to God to ask for a miracle seems, well... maybe I shouldn't... what if there is a sin still on the books? What if God remembers all those sins from back then? Oh, me, I'm not worthy to ask again. Is there not some way to do it myself?"

The sacrifice of Jesus was good for all sins right there on the cross for all time, or it wasn't the perfect sacrifice. We are made worthy in Christ Jesus, not in our own feelings. If some way could be found to save yourself, the cross of Jesus was unnecessary. If you or I could accomplish anything in our own strength, God would tell us to get to it. If the task ahead of me needs a miracle it is because God wants to glorify His name in my efforts. If you need a miracle of healing, God can provide.

"But, but, God didn't heal that fellow I know in my hometown. He must not be listening to miracle requests right now."

No, don't think like that! James tells us that we have not because we ask not. We ask and then we doubt. We don't know the answer to every request before we ask it. God called Dave home and I am glad for him. The healing miracle didn't take place until Dave entered into the gates of Heaven. That mighty ministry out west has put their magnificent cathedral up for sale. What happened to the prosperity gospel I have heard from other voices on the telly? We may not understand all of God's works, but I do know that each of us cannot look at what happened to the other to decide God's answer before we even ask the question. Finances look bleak? Health not good? Family troubles? You may find a huge pile of examples all around you where God seemed to ignore the problem or refused to answer, but that is not your answer. Those were not your requests. Most of all - God's thoughts are higher than your thoughts, and His ways far above your ways. Not one of us knows all that went on behind the scenes in any situation.

Go boldly before the throne based on your rights as children of the High King. Present yourself in the white robe of righteousness that Jesus provided for us on the cross of forgiveness. In the world, put on the whole armor of God. At times we put aside that armor, and then bleeding from a thousand wounds we find that our confidence to ask of God has been shattered. Take up God's Word; strike back! The first miracle you need is not the object of your request, but the strength to stand once more, to heal the wounds inflicted by the Devil, to take up your armor again, and then to ask God in prayer for what you need. Trust our Lord! He stands ready to answer with what is best for each of us.

Yours in Christ Jesus,
Bucky