‘My people are being destroyed because they don’t know me. Since you priests refuse to know me, I refuse to recognize you as my priests. Since you have forgotten the laws of your God, I will forget to bless your children.’ Hosea 4:6(NLT)
‘Then, turning to his disciples, Jesus said, “That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food to eat or enough clothes to wear. For life is more than food, and your body more than clothing. Look at the ravens. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for God feeds them. And you are far more valuable to him than any birds! Can all your worries add a single moment to your life? And if worry can’t accomplish a little thing like that, what’s the use of worrying over bigger things? “Look at the lilies and how they grow. They don’t work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are. And if God cares so wonderfully for flowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith? “And don’t be concerned about what to eat and what to drink. Don’t worry about such things. These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers all over the world, but your Father already knows your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and he will give you everything you need. “So don’t be afraid, little flock. For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom. “Sell your possessions and give to those in need. This will store up treasure for you in heaven! And the purses of heaven never get old or develop holes. Your treasure will be safe; no thief can steal it and no moth can destroy it. Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.’ Luke 12:22-34(NLT)
Relationship experts say that communication, sex, and money are the three greatest areas of struggle in most relationships. But, like a tripod with missing legs, many people think that sex and money are outside their heavenly Father’s purview. The Bible says more about sex and money than most other subjects.
You have heard it said, “What you do not know won’t hurt you.” Hosea 4:6 states, “My people are destroyed from lack of knowledge.” The truth is, what you do not know is destroying you.
No one can be expected to know more about a product than the manufacturer. If things are not working for you in your life, it is probably because you are not following the manufacturer’s instruction manual. This Sunday around eleven o’clock in the morning, pull yourself into a shop and let a manufacturer’s authorized dealer look under the hood. Remember, as with most products, if you do not use an authorized agent, it will void the warranty. Get your oil change and let them replace your filters and fill you up with the fuel you need to be successful in life.
What areas of your life have you mistakenly considered outside your heavenly Father’s purview?
from Restoring Relationships Dr. Derek Grier