This column is all about not putting limits on a limitless God.
In church the sermon was all about how we as finite creatures do a pretty good job of trying to put the infinite being of God into some way, shape or form that we can understand. The problem with that is we can’t do it. Our brain won’t let us comprehend all knowing, all powerful, everywhere since before time began and after it stops.
These terms all, before, after, presuppose there is a limit to time and space and power and understanding and things. It is the way of a finite being which happens to be us. These are human characteristics and it is how we have come to rationalize life. It begins at birth. It ends at death.
But does it? Pastor was teaching that as long as we operate that way, we limit what we think we’re able to do. His point and mine is don’t put man’s limits on God’s promises.
Each one of us has an image of ourselves on the inside of who we are and what we can do. It has been shaped by friends and family, situations and circumstances, what we want and what we have. For many of us that image is in direct conflict with what God sees and knows He has placed within us.
It’s time for all of us to put demands on God. I am not being arrogant or presumptuous. I am trying to be humble, respectful and obedient. God has been saying forever to ask Him. As a matter of fact, He says, ask, seek, and knock. In each instance your action is promised a positive reaction. Don’t ask. Don’t get
Your faith dictates what you ask for. Do you have enough faith to take the limits off God and demand from Him the inheritance that is yours as delivered by the finished work of Jesus Christ?
If you think the answer will be no, you won’t ask. Unbelief limits God. If you don’t believe it’s possible, then all things become impossible. Disobedience limits God. If you disobey, you don’t think you have the right to ask for anything. And comparison limits God. If you feel unworthy and less than those who have more, you’ll accept what you have and nothing more.
How? Why? By negating a willingness to believe we are truly blessed and highly favored, made in the image of almighty God and destined to be great for Him. Who wants to expect everything when the world has taught you that you don’t deserve anything?
My proof of what I’m saying is Matthew 4:11. After the devil tempted Jesus with everything in the world, He refused in the name of God. “The devil left Him and angels came and attended Him.” In the name of the devil, Jesus was aware enough to say no thank you. And because He knew where His blessings lay, God sent angels to attend Him and in God’s name gave Him everything the devil had promised.
Think about that. Are you making any demands on God? He’s just waiting on you to recognize He’s your God, daring you to ask so he can give.
