Who’s providing the means?

Who’s providing the means?       March 25, 2013 -  2 Chronicles 2 Return to Admenu Home         Dear  Saints,   Today we prayerfully, continue to Feast in  2 Chronicles 2. Solomon is making preparations to Build the Temple.  Why does Solomon make a treaty with Huram?  Because he knew they could supply the timber for the project.  That is where King David got the Cedars.  That is where the craftsmen were. We never go to the grocery store to buy lumber, that wouldn’t make sense.  Likewise we wouldn’t pick a baker to set a diamond.  Solomon knew Hiram respected the God of Israel and he would supply his best for Him.  “12 Hiram also said, “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, who made heaven and earth, who has given King David a wise son, who has discretion and understanding, who will build a temple for the Lord and a royal palace for himself.”   2 Chronicles 2:25-27 English Standard Version (ESV).  Solomon was a wise king and administrator.  He shows how he budgets his manpower in this verse.  “17 Then Solomon counted all the resident aliens who were in the land of Israel, after the census of them that David his father had taken, and there were found 153,600. 18 Seventy thousand of them he assigned to bear burdens, 80,000 to quarry in the hill country, and 3,600 as overseers to make the people work.” Romans 6:23 ESV.  I guess because I such a nerd I had to do the math here.  I figure that he assigned management at a ratio of 1.5% of the workforce. That may be a great formula for figuring management for any task. Did you know that you are building or maintaining a temple for God?   “Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.” 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 ESV.  Our Lord wants us to be a good steward of our Temple for he Holy Spirit.  Don’t worry about the cost of maintaining your temple.  Just as he did with King Solomon he God will supply the means.  Use the tools God has supplied, Pastor’s, the bible, the body of believers which is the Church.  In fact when you need something God will provide it.  “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.“  Whenever God gives us an assignment or task He will supply the means.  So be a good steward let your light shine Jesus provides the fuel.     The following Quote is from The Holy Spirit Is Calling by R. L. Waters ”THE HOLY SPIRIT IS CALLING” 03/25/13 # 531   “…If we keep our eyes on the Lord God we will have nothing to fear for He will protect us from all evil. For God is good to those who look to Him and walk in His ways. In V 27 He ask us to help those who have nothing, For God has been good to you. Give what you can and then talk to them about Jesus and what He has done for you and what He will do for them, prey with them, tell them about the word of God. Let them see God’s love in you for them… “       The Feast     Mon, March 25, 2013,  2 Chronicles 2, - “Solomon's message to Huram respecting the temple, His treaty with Huram.” – Matthew Henry Concise       Pastor Glens complete Devotional Series |Click Here|   See Destiny by Sandra Lee |Click Here|   The Holy Spirit Is Calling by R. L. Waters |Click Here|         God Bless you,   Brother Mike   http://www.admenu.com http://admenu.wordpress.com       Tags: jesus, love, hope, care, god, holy, ghost, save, help   Click Here to visit admenu for more information on our services and contacts!     “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”, Romans 6:23 ESV.

Am I Content Jesus?

Am I Content Jesus?       March 23, 2013 - 2 Chronicles 1 Return to Admenu Home         Dear  Saints,   Today we prayerfully, continue to Feast in 2 Chronicles 1. When you pray what is in your heart?  Do you pray for dominion over others, money, long life even wisdom like Solomon?   “11 God answered Solomon, “Because this was in your heart, and you have not asked for possessions, wealth, honor, or the life of those who hate you, and have not even asked for long life, but have asked for wisdom and knowledge for yourself that you may govern my people over whom I have made you king, 12 wisdom and knowledge are granted to you. I will also give you riches, possessions, and honor, such as none of the kings had who were before you, and none after you shall have the like.””  2 Chronicles 1:25-27 English Standard Version (ESV).  Read this carefully saint, Solomon was not asking selfishly for himself.  Solomon was asking so for wisdom to lead others.  He was putting God’s people first so God added what he might have want of.  When we learn to pray for the wellbeing and comfort for others, and truly are happy for others God will bless us.  “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”, Romans 6:23 ESV.  God gives us the very best, eternal life in Jesus!  So the question is can we as Christians be truly happy for others?  Jesus told us the most important commandment is to love the Lord your God with all your heart every fiber of our being.  Jesus also said the second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.   So I was thinking hmmm!  Can I truly be happy when a neighbor gets something great?  I think the better question is; am I content in my relationship with God?  That is something every saint can answer only for themselves.  I think the apostle Paul got it, look here; “11 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. 12 I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need.”   I personally believe the secret is in our relationship with Jesus.  I challenge each of you to ask yourself; am I content in my relationship with Jesus?     The following overview is from Matthew Henrys Concise Commentary, “2 Chronicles”   “SOLOMON began his reign with a pious, public visit to God's altar. Those that pursue present things most eagerly, are likely to be disappointed; while those that refer themselves to the providence of God, if they have not the most, have the most comfort. Those that make this world their end, come short of the other, and are disappointed in this also; but those that make the other world their end, shall not only obtain that, and full satisfaction in it, but shall have as much of this world as is good for them, in their way. Let us then be contented, without those great things which men generally covet, but which commonly prove fatal snares to the soul. “       The Feast     Sun, March 21, 2013, 2 Chronicles 1, - “Solomon's choice of wisdom, His strength and wealth” – Matthew Henry Concise       Pastor Glens complete Devotional Series |Click Here|   See Destiny by Sandra Lee |Click Here|   The Holy Spirit Is Calling by R. L. Waters |Click Here|         God Bless you,   Brother Mike   http://www.admenu.com http://admenu.wordpress.com       Tags: jesus, love, hope, care, god, holy, ghost, save, help   Click Here to visit admenu for more information on our services and contacts!     .   “Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.” James 1:12 ESV.