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possible with God


Let’s end this week on a big note.  Like with celebration for something that is bigger than us.  There really are so many things I have heard God say and even things I have seen Him do.


I enjoy listening to sermons.  Every day I listen to three or four preachers.  God always is speaking.  Craig Groeschel was talking about faithfulness, and it seemed every point was for me.  Here is a quote that stuck out for me:


You will over estimate what you can do in the short run, but you will vastly under estimate what God can do through a lifetime of faithfulness.


Go read that again.  


Be faithful.  Powerful word right there because we really do not understand the impact that we have on the lives of people we minister to, the people we influence, the kindness and good things we do for others… it might be something we say or do leads a person to make an impact that touches hundreds or thousands of people.


Be an influencer.


I remember another quote from a preacher I listened to a long time ago.  He passed away several years ago, but a line he shared often impacted me.  It is this, I want to be a hope dealer.  


Instead of a drug dealer, deal hope.  Instead of tearing people down, build them up.  Instead of causing trouble, choose blessings.  Deal out real and lasting hope to the people you impact on a daily basis.


Luke 18:14  NLT  

“I tell you, this sinner, not the Pharisee, returned home justified before God. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”


Luke 18:17  NLT  

“I tell you the truth, anyone who doesn’t receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.”


Luke 18:27  NLT  

He replied, “What is impossible for people is possible with God.”


Such awesome truth from Luke 18.  Be humble.  Let God exalt you.  Realize the kingdom of God is something we don’t always understand, and you really need childlike faith to get it.  Know God does the impossible.


I close this week’s devotions with a story and encourage you to answer the question Jesus asked.  


What do you want me to do for you?


Be bold.  Answer in faith.  God will do what you expect and more!


Luke 18:35-43  NLT  

As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind beggar was sitting beside the road. 36 When he heard the noise of a crowd going past, he asked what was happening. 37 They told him that Jesus the Nazarene[f] was going by. 38 So he began shouting, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” 39 “Be quiet!” the people in front yelled at him. But he only shouted louder, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” 40 When Jesus heard him, he stopped and ordered that the man be brought to him. As the man came near, Jesus asked him, 41 “What do you want me to do for you?” “Lord,” he said, “I want to see!” 42 And Jesus said, “All right, receive your sight! Your faith has healed you.” 43 Instantly the man could see, and he followed Jesus, praising God. And all who saw it praised God, too.

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