Spicy - Faith That Stands Outਨਮੂਨਾ

In Matthew 19, a rich man was challenged by Jesus to sell all his possessions.

But the man walked away sad.

Why?

Because he wanted the reward without the sacrifice.

He wanted the flavour without the fire. He wanted God, but on his terms.

Do You think the same?

Do you want to be used by God, but only if it's comfortable?

Do you want God's presence, or just His power? Do you want His provision, or are you content with just Him?

There is a moment where the Apostle Peter says to a beggar, "Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk!"

Would you be okay without the silver and gold?

Would you still worship if the miracle didn’t come? Would you still praise if the answer was no?

If we’re honest, most of us wouldn’t.

If God doesn’t answer how we want, we pull back. If life is hard, we lose our passion. If Church feels boring, we stay home.

We need to know our place.

His way is the only way, His plan is better than ours, His glory must come first. His place is on ther throne.

Healing is second, fulfillment is second, and provision is second.

If our posture is always “gimme gimme gimme”—we’ve missed it.

We must first cry out:

HOLY. LORD. KING OF KINGS.

Even in Heaven (as seen in the book of Revelations), those with crowns lay them down. They knew their place.

No success compares.

No riches compare.

No throne compares.

When we say Holy, He says hi.

Challenge

This week, shift your focus from what God can give you to who He is. Spend time in His presence. Lay down your wants, and simply worship Him.

What if this moment is where God shifts your life?

Run to the source. Lift your hands. And cry out, Holy.