A Generous Father
A Generous Father
Clara Iverson
http://www.elvisiverson.com
Some of us were raised up by stingy parents. You had developed the habit of “worrying” because when you were in need, your parents would not give you enough. You tried to help yourself but you knew you were just a mere human being, confined by limitations and boundaries. After you became a Christian, you have a hard time to believe your Heavenly Father wants to give you good things. You shy away when you come to the time of asking for the gifts of the Holy Spirit. You even feel guilty when you think of the word “blessings.”
As compared to our earthy parents, our perfect Father is a generous giver. Let us imagine this scenario. One day, Abba Father knocks at the door and comes in. He said, “I am taking you to Walmart (or a huge department store), you can grab anything you want.” Instantly, you are standing in front of all these merchandise. Father encourages you once again,“You can freely take anything from the beauty/cosmetic/shampoo section. You can get anything from the clothes section, kitchen section, bedding section and you can have any food you want. Just put them in this cart. They are all yours. I will pay for everything.”
If our minds renew and our hearts would be persuaded that we have a generous Father, it would be much easier for us to receive gifts or blessings from God. Some take a long time before they speak in tongues because they struggle if God wants to give them free gifts. Others find it hard to understand grace because they used to rely on their own strengths when they had no one to help them in times of need. When Holy Spirit introduces the concept of grace to them, they do not know how to RECEIVE. They do not know how to “come” and “drink” from the river of life even though it is all “free”. Friends, do you know Father God wants to give you good gifts MORE THAN you do? You said, “how come He still did not answer my prayers?” Actually, God is not the one in fault. Rather, we are the one who HINDERS the answered prayers. Our perception of “FATHER” hinders us to “receive”.
Jesus said, “Until now you have asked nothing in my name.” Either we do not feel worthy to ask. Or we do not ask in faith. Or we doubt if He will answer our prayers. Any of these mindsets are roadblocks to our answered prayers. Jesus said, “if you abide in Him, do what is pleasing to Him, ask ANYTHING in my name, I will do it.” Friends, He wants to give you good gifts and perfect gifts. He wants to satisfy the desires of your heart so that your JOY can be full. Most of us, I believe, will give bread, egg and fish to our children. Then, how much more will our Father who is in heaven gives us even a whole banquet! At His disposal, He is able to release any resources to us. Jesus said, “In my Father’s house, there are many mansions.” Ababa Father owns the whole universe and He is able to give you any provisions, any healing, any deliverance, and any miracles you desire and need.
As we have received Jesus Christ, God has given us the right to be children of God and can enjoy all His blessings. Our Father is perfect. He loves you with the SAME love He loves Jesus, His only begotten Son. He rejoices over you, just like the bridegroom rejoices over the bride. He has inscribed you on the palms of His hand. He has created you, formed you, redeemed you, called you by name and He said, “You are mine.” He has counted the numbers of your hair and He said, “even to your old age, I am He; and even to gray hairs, I will carry you.” As far as the heavens are high above the earth, so GREAT is His mercy and love towards those who fear Him.
Let us change the way we relate to our Heavenly Father. If you know He is perfect and He loves you deeper than you can imagine, how would you act? As a matter of fact, He wants to grant your requests MORE THAN you do. He needs you to remove the roadblock of unbelief. He needs you to perceive Him properly. When you finally touch Father’s heart, His showers of blessings will pour continuously to you. The renewal of your mind will even open the window of heaven and hasten those promises. You will finally understand the privilege of being the child of God and the joy of having a generous Father.
Copyright © 2008 Supplication International Ministries All Rights Reserved
Clara Iverson
http://www.elvisiverson.com
Some of us were raised up by stingy parents. You had developed the habit of “worrying” because when you were in need, your parents would not give you enough. You tried to help yourself but you knew you were just a mere human being, confined by limitations and boundaries. After you became a Christian, you have a hard time to believe your Heavenly Father wants to give you good things. You shy away when you come to the time of asking for the gifts of the Holy Spirit. You even feel guilty when you think of the word “blessings.”
As compared to our earthy parents, our perfect Father is a generous giver. Let us imagine this scenario. One day, Abba Father knocks at the door and comes in. He said, “I am taking you to Walmart (or a huge department store), you can grab anything you want.” Instantly, you are standing in front of all these merchandise. Father encourages you once again,“You can freely take anything from the beauty/cosmetic/shampoo section. You can get anything from the clothes section, kitchen section, bedding section and you can have any food you want. Just put them in this cart. They are all yours. I will pay for everything.”
If our minds renew and our hearts would be persuaded that we have a generous Father, it would be much easier for us to receive gifts or blessings from God. Some take a long time before they speak in tongues because they struggle if God wants to give them free gifts. Others find it hard to understand grace because they used to rely on their own strengths when they had no one to help them in times of need. When Holy Spirit introduces the concept of grace to them, they do not know how to RECEIVE. They do not know how to “come” and “drink” from the river of life even though it is all “free”. Friends, do you know Father God wants to give you good gifts MORE THAN you do? You said, “how come He still did not answer my prayers?” Actually, God is not the one in fault. Rather, we are the one who HINDERS the answered prayers. Our perception of “FATHER” hinders us to “receive”.
Jesus said, “Until now you have asked nothing in my name.” Either we do not feel worthy to ask. Or we do not ask in faith. Or we doubt if He will answer our prayers. Any of these mindsets are roadblocks to our answered prayers. Jesus said, “if you abide in Him, do what is pleasing to Him, ask ANYTHING in my name, I will do it.” Friends, He wants to give you good gifts and perfect gifts. He wants to satisfy the desires of your heart so that your JOY can be full. Most of us, I believe, will give bread, egg and fish to our children. Then, how much more will our Father who is in heaven gives us even a whole banquet! At His disposal, He is able to release any resources to us. Jesus said, “In my Father’s house, there are many mansions.” Ababa Father owns the whole universe and He is able to give you any provisions, any healing, any deliverance, and any miracles you desire and need.
As we have received Jesus Christ, God has given us the right to be children of God and can enjoy all His blessings. Our Father is perfect. He loves you with the SAME love He loves Jesus, His only begotten Son. He rejoices over you, just like the bridegroom rejoices over the bride. He has inscribed you on the palms of His hand. He has created you, formed you, redeemed you, called you by name and He said, “You are mine.” He has counted the numbers of your hair and He said, “even to your old age, I am He; and even to gray hairs, I will carry you.” As far as the heavens are high above the earth, so GREAT is His mercy and love towards those who fear Him.
Let us change the way we relate to our Heavenly Father. If you know He is perfect and He loves you deeper than you can imagine, how would you act? As a matter of fact, He wants to grant your requests MORE THAN you do. He needs you to remove the roadblock of unbelief. He needs you to perceive Him properly. When you finally touch Father’s heart, His showers of blessings will pour continuously to you. The renewal of your mind will even open the window of heaven and hasten those promises. You will finally understand the privilege of being the child of God and the joy of having a generous Father.
Copyright © 2008 Supplication International Ministries All Rights Reserved
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