Royalty
November 10, 2018
“If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you want and it will be done for you.”
John 15:7 HCSB
This verse is so over used and misused. But it’s a wonderful promise and so true! It is not a selfish promise and it’s not a free ticket to whatever we want. Without going into a theological debate, in which I have no authority to even hint at, this scripture is for a child of God that is seeking God’s will. Even if this is the only verse you read… “if you remain in me”…means to me, I remain with my Heavenly Father, wanting what He wants for me, keeping my eyes on Him, seeking His direction. …”my words remain in you”…when I read His word and pray them, dwell on them, believe them, hold them dear to my heart, then I will
only want what God wants for me. If I do these things, then yes, He will do for me what I ask, because I will ask what He wants.
I do believe, we as children of God could have so much more than we have.
I do believe we as Children of God fail to know or experience the real power that is available for us.
I also think our values, expectations, and desires are diluted and convoluted by our world and surroundings.
I’ll be the first to admit it, but I am spoiled. I may not be a millionaire, or even wealthy by Americans definition, but I am spoiled.
I will say though, that the things that make me the happiest, that bring me the most joy, are not things at all. They can not be purchased with any amount of money. The love of a family member, kind word of a friend, a flower, a bird, the beautiful nature, scenery. So many things in our world, that are there for all of us to enjoy. Then there are those special moments that are only known by us and our Heavenly Father who made us. Moments that make us smile, moments that fill us with peace and joy.
Is there something that God is telling you to do?
Do you feel like you’ve blown it?
Do you feel like you’ve missed your opportunity?
Do you feel like you’re not good enough? Notice the picture I have selected for this blog. This is my very first royalty check. It’s not a huge check, it’s only for the sale of 32 books. But it’s not about the money. It’s not about the fame or attention. Its been over 40 years since I first had the desire to write a book. 40 years. God did not give up on me. He is using me to reach people for Him. It may be one person, and that one person may not even be alive now. That one person may read my book 50 years from now and be led to Christ though that book. Or, maybe, be led to be a leader that will be used to bring millions to Christ because of this book. I have no idea what God’s purpose is, but that’s ok. That’s ok because this first royalty check means that God is using my desire to write for Him. I can not compare my self to others. I can only give myself to God, who will use me for His Honor and Glory! May I ask for you to join me in prayer for guidance and wisdom on how God wants me to use this royalty check for His Royalty!