Dont go blank...Check the receipt

One day Peter and John were on their way to the temple and they saw a beggar asking for Alms. Rather than give him money, they decided to do this instead.

Acts 3:6 Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.

What informed their decision ? How did they know they had the power to do that? They checked their receipt. They had just been given something (power after the Holy Spirit came upon them) and when they realized what they had, they knew what they could offer to the situation at hand. When every one was in shock this was Peter's response.

Acts 3:12 And when Peter saw it, he answered unto the people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this? or why look ye so earnestly on us, as though by our own power or holiness we had made this man to walk? 3:13 The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, hath glorified his Son Jesus; whom ye delivered up, and denied him in the presence of Pilate, when he was determined to let him go. Acts 4:10 Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.

They knew where the power came from because it had been clearly spelt out earlier. Jesus already told them they would recieve power Acts 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. 

Peter & John were not hoping, they were acting in faith. The knew what they had received. They were working based on what they had been given, Jesus had paid the price for them and they knew that 'healing the sick and raising the dead' was a part of what he paid for. They knew what they had received.

Jesus also was very aware of what was written about him. 

Luke 24:44

And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me....

How aware are we of what has been bought for us? Jesus Paid for our sin & bought us salvation. We know that but what does that cover? If there was a receipt booklet with all the things contained in salvation, what would be on the receipt? 

When last did we look into scripture to know what was available for our situation. Receipts can fade with time and we forget what we bought. Sometimes we struggle to buy something we already have because we forget it is in our cupboard. One way to prevent ourselves from feeling like victims or from being victims is to check THE Receipt. (Gods Word). That way we can stand on our rights as Children of God and we can use what we already have. 

For example do you remember the Bible says: 

The Lord will help me and I will not be ashamed (Isaiah 50:7)

OR

There shall no evil befall you neither shall any plague come near thy dwelling (Isaiah 91) 

OR 

Let he who lacks wisdom ask God who gives freely 

OR

He will cover you with His pinions,
And under His wings you may seek refuge;
His faithfulness is a shield and bulwark. (Psalm 91:4) 

The list of blessings is actually endless. When last did we pray these scriptures over our situations? What about YOU SHALL LAY HANDS ON THE SICK AND THEY SHALL RECOVER. When every trouble comes your way, DONT GO BLANK...Check your receipt.

There is so much for the believer in Gods salvation Covenant but FAITH comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God. 

Read your Bible and everyday, check your receipt, use it when you pray.

Commune with the Holy spirit everyday and all the way.

Know what you have or someone will make you into what you are not. 

God Bless

 PRAYER FOR TODAY! 

Dear Lord Jesus, Thank you for the price you Paid on the Cross for me. God my father Thank you for Your word that shows me who I am and the Holy spirit who gives me Power to be who you have made me to be. Lord I will walk in the fullness of your Glory in Jesus Name. Teach and help me to read your word and live as the King you have made me through the blood of your son Jesus. Not only will I read your word Lord, help me proclaim it to the captives and set them fee. In Jesus Name, Amen

Search out some of Gods promises and proclaim them on Your life today #GodsWordWorks. 

Hallelujah

Get ready or go quickly

Jesus gave the disciples an Instruction . Then he said...WAIT. Acts 1:2 then he said Acts 1:4 and 1:8 The most important part of successfull obedience is enablement. Since we know that God does not call the qualified, he instead qualifies the called we must not see a calling as the only sign that we are ready. 

Acts 1:2-8

King James Version (KJV)

2 Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen:
3 To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God:
4 And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me.
5 For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.
6 When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?
7 And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.
8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

We must not see our moment of calling as a validation our readiness or our ability. Remember that God told Noah to build an ark before showing him how to make it. Sometimes God prepares us for things before HE calls us but he can also call us and ask us to Wait A Bit so that he can teach and show us how to achieve and do that which he has called us to do. We do not also want to over wait so while waiting we need to be sensitive for more direction and not just direction but ENABLEMENT God who told David about what would happen to Jesus Acts 2: 25-28 He is never surprised. 

Do you feel God has called you to ministry and you are 'stuck in an office' OR are you hungry to know what God called you for? Do you wish your life was making more impact. 'Wait on God' that in itself is a call. Maximize the opportunities you have around you presently to live a life of impact.

1 Timothy 4:12

12 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

Be an example of the believer

Talk to people about Christ

Take part in activities that enrich others

Pray, Fast, Study

He who called you is faithful and able by his word and his spirit to equip you for your task. You may not be where you want to be or where you feel God has sent you to, but where you are right now, start doing what you can do. Wait on the Lord, he will send you the contact, task, enablement etc that you need. Do not be discouraged, sometimes waiting is part of the process, your life is not wasting if you are IN THE PROCESS. If you are waiting dont while away time.

Keep your fellowship with God strong remember you are waiting on Him.

God Bless

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Lord help me to wait on you, help me to be a blessing where I am. Lord use me mightily for your work. Make me an instrument in your hands. Help me to represent you even where I am right now. I love you Lord. Use me for your Glory and for your name sake.

In Jesus Name

Amen