Have you thought about the “business” God is in as it relates to us? Because He created us, loves us so greatly, and desires only the best for us – here are examples of what the Lord has done and continues to do:
Behold, the LORD’S hand is not so short that it cannot save (Isaiah 59:1)
Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow (Isaiah 1:18)
For I will restore health to you and I will heal your wounds (Jeremiah 30:17)
And I will compensate you for the years that the swarming locust has eaten (Joel 2:25)
The LORD restored the fortunes of Job when he prayed for his friends, and the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before (Job 42:10)
With whom My hand shall be established and steadfast; My arm also shall strengthen him. (Psalms 89:21)
To bring good news to the humble and afflicted… To bind up [the wounds of] the brokenhearted… To comfort all who mourn… To proclaim release [from confinement and condemnation] to the [physical and spiritual] captives… To give them a turban instead of dust… Instead of your [former] shame you will have a double portion (Isaiah 61)
Come to Me, all who are weary and heavily burdened, and I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28)
It should be evident from reading these and many other actual acts of God’s work and God’s promises given to us that he is in the “business” of restoring us and in that process bringing glory to Himself, showing His love and power.
Let’s look further at what occurred when Jesus walked this Earth:
Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages [in Galilee], teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news (gospel) of the kingdom, and healing every kind of disease and every kind of sickness (Matthew 9:35)
Jesus stated “The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance [to the full, till it overflows].” (John 10:10)
In other accounts Jesus also stopped a violent storm, caused a catch of an enormous amount of fish, turned water into wine, fed the 5,000 He was teaching, raised several from the dead, restored the ear of one who came to capture Him, and nearing His own death on the cross even brought salvation to the man hanging next to Him.
John concluded his writing by saying “And there are also many other things which Jesus did, which if they were recorded one by one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that would be written.”
Jesus spent His allotted time of ministry showing us about the Father… “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself [of His own accord], unless it is something He sees the Father doing; for whatever things the Father does, the Son [in His turn] also does in the same way. For the Father dearly loves the Son and shows Him everything that He Himself is doing.” (John 5:19-20)
Please… really think in responding to this next question. Knowing all of this evidence about the redeeming character of our Lord, is there any doubt about how He wants to bring restoration to your finances as well?
So how do we receive this restoration? By following His Word. Our first step is to acknowledge Him as Lord by giving back to Him in tithes and offerings.
Malachi 3:10 reads – “Bring all the tithes (the tenth) into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house, and test Me now in this,” says the LORD of hosts, “if I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you [so great] a blessing until there is no more room to receive it.” That sounds exactly like the Redeemer we’ve read about above.
Now, continue onto verse 11 which also reveals another aspect to His promise for us – “Then I will rebuke the devourer (insects, plague) for your sake and he will not destroy the fruits of the ground, nor will your vine in the field drop its grapes [before harvest],” says the LORD of hosts. God promises to not only bring new wealth to you, but also to prevent those calamities from devastating your household.
Our next step is to get on a plan to pay down and eventually pay off our debts. Begin by listing all of your monthly and other bills including your credit cards so you know exactly where you stand. Focus your available finances on reducing the balance and eventually retiring the lowest debt of your list. Then point your available money the next month to the next smallest bill and work your way up.
We offer a free 3-hour class at Broomfield Assembly that goes into great detail how to organize your finances to pay off your debts in the shortest possible timeframe. We also show you exactly what debt is costing you, give you practical steps you can take and provide a multitude of scriptures to keep you motivated and to realize God is on your side to experience freedom from debt. Please contact the church if you are interested in attending a future class.
God Bless you and may He show Himself greatly to you,
Paul
