If...then.....promises
>> Friday, March 9, 2012
Our daily scripture yesterday was Genesis 28: 10-22. I was struck all day by the if...then promises made by Jacob at the end of those verses. Verses Genesis 28:20-22 read like this,
"Then Jacob made a vow, saying, "If God will be with me and will watch over me on this journey I am taking and will give me food to eat and clothes to werar so that I return safely to my father's house, then the Lord will be my God and this stone that I have set up as a pillar will be God's house, and of all that you give me I will give you a tenth."
These verses made me remember some of the "if...then...promises" that I have made to God and even some that our church continues to make to God.
I remember ....
(30+ years ago) If you'll help our newly born twins to live (Joel and Emily), then I'll serve you wholeheartedly the rest of my life.
(30+ years ago) If you'll provide for the essential needs for our family, then I'll give my best in ministry pointing people to Jesus and helping others become fully devoted followers of Christ.
(Recently) If you'll walk with me and give me the health and strength needed, then I'll continue to focus and invest in the ministry of Orchard Hill Church.
(Recently) If you choose to give us a growing family (now 10 grandchildren), then we will serve them and pray for them and do our part to help them know Christ.
For our church....
If you give us the opportunity, then we will remember that the church belongs to Jesus (He died to give us life) and surrender to your Spirit's leading.
If you give us resources, then we will, to our very best, steward them faithfully for you and your kingdom.
If you continue to trust us with a growing congregation, then we will faithfully work to help them become fully devoted followers of Christ.
God is so very gracious! I wonder if you can look back and remember any of the "if....then...promises" that you have made to God?
