25 August 2021 Word by Honorary Pastor Rev Alicia Teo
Today's Inspiration: For the kingdom is the Lord's and He rules over the Nations. Psalm 22:28. Goodness and mercy are in His hands to give whoever He delights in. Through Him our life is extended. We are the work of His hands.
Our Lord God is sufficient for us. Even in the wilderness, the people were able to give a free will offering to Moses each morning. They gave willingly to the Lord for the service of making the sanctuary. The offerings were so excessive that Moses had to command that the people be restrained from bringing any more material for the work as the materials offered were more than enough. Exodus 3:3, 6-7. If God cares for His people in the wilderness, He will surely care even in this time of need.
They gave willingly to the Lord. God even provided those with the necessary skill to do the work. Indeed the work done were according to what was commanded and Moses blessed them. Exodus 39:42. God always provides for His work to be conducted smoothly.
God will be gracious to whom He will be gracious and will have compassion on those whom He will have compassion. Therefore do not fear lack. God always provides for the work He commanded. Just do everything with a cheerful heart is what is in God's heart for you. Waiting upon the Lord to make the right decision is key to accomplishing His purpose.
Whatever you do, desire His presence for where His presence is there will be His glory also. It's this glory that shelters us from the hands of the enemy. This is why Moses desires God's presence and His glory to go with him wherever he goes. Where His presence is, there is peace and rest. Making the right choices in life will lead us to our destination. One false move will cause us to quit. Joshua made some false moves but he never gave up and eventually was able to accomplish what he set out to do. So whatever situation you are in, don't quit.
Prayer: Patience and the ability to work with others as a team will bring one to its destination. In hard times or easy times we need the Lord to inspire us to press on to our victory. So trust the Lord with your whole heart and always be a cheerful giver that all may go well with you. Let proverbs 3:5-6, Colossians 3:24 follow you all the days of your life. God be praised.