One In A Million-Wandering in Abundance
These are Scandinavian Christmas Ornaments I knitted for some friends as a reminder of their heritage.
The day I began this Bible study... into the wilderness on the way to the promised land, I asked the Lord..."Are you preparing me for a wilderness adventure?" Saturday morning at 10:30 I finished the last DVD of the study. At 11:30 AM a phone call came from my husband's sister that left us stunned, speechless, and numb. The phone rang again at 2:00PM, this time it was my sister, with news that made me weep...the wilderness had arrived. The question was...how would I wander?
So far I think I've looked to a coconut cream pie and chocolate covered almonds more than to Jesus.
Getting in our car Saturday, my husband and I headed out...by 8:30 PM we were heading back home and asking ourselves if the current situations facing us were for real. We both felt like we had to be dreaming.
God has allowed us to be in this place. A pastor friend posted this David Jeremiah quote on Facebook "Jesus came to save us from our sins, not from our circumstances."
The last page of One in a Million states: "Remember, the Israelites faced enemies as soon as they crossed the Jordan so promised-land living does not mean a life with no problems. It means experiencing God's power and presence in spite of difficulty. You know you are living in the land of abundance not when your circumstances change, but when this list below describes your life-even when circumstances have not changed."
Here's a list to pray we can live out.
Senses and acknowledges God's continual presence-Psalm 139:7-10
Is led by the Spirit of God-Romans 8:14
Recognizes and tears down strongholds-2 Corinthians 10:4
Separates physical and spiritual abundance-Luke 12:15
Lives free from a lifestyle of sin-Galatians 5:1, 1 Peter 2:24
Shows evidence of conformity to Christ's image-Romans 8:29
Has confidence in her standing of righteousness before the Father-Romans 8:1, 2 Corinthians 5:18-19
Casts anxiety and worry on God-1 Peter 5:7
Gives thanks in spite of difficult circumstances-Philippians 4:6
Counts suffering for Christ as a blessing-1 Peter 2:19-21
Displays devine power in weakness-2 Corinthians 12:10
Senses God's comfort and hope-2 Thessalonians 2:16
Has confidence to draw near to God-Hebrews 7:25, 10:19
Lives as an alien and stranger to this world-1 Peter 2:11
Hears the voice of God-John 10:27
Discerns the guidance of God's spirit-John 16:13
Believes God can supply her every need-Philippians 4:13
Is open to receiving the gifts given by God's Spirit- 1 Corinthians 12:4-7
Recognizes and utilizes her spiritual gifts for the edification of Christ's body-1 Peter 4:10, 1 Cor. 4:7
Displays the fruit of God's Spirit in her daily living-Galatians 5:22-23
Experiences consistant joy and peace-John 15:11, Philippians 4:7
Recognizes and utilizes God's spiritual armor-Ephesians 6:10-18
Desires to know and do God's will-Jeremiah 29:11, Ephesians 2:10
Expects that God is able to do more than she can ask or think-Ephesians 3:20, 1 Corinthians 2:9
Anticipates seeing the miracles of God-Galatians 3:5
Is content with what she has-Philippians 4:12, Hebrews 13:5
Confesses sins and believes they are forgiven-1 John 1:9
Values connection with the body of Christ-Acts 2:46, Hebrews 10:45
Pursues unity in the body of Christ-Epheisans 4:2-6, Romans 14:19
Forgives when wronged-Matthew 18:21-22, Colossians 3:13
What do you want for Christmas this year? Maybe there is something in the list above which is missing from the basket of abundant living God wants you to have. Ask for it this year!
