Monday, November 26, 2007

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DAY SEVEN OF AN EIGHT PART SERIES ON RUTH
 
BLESSED FOR A REASON!
 
'... Drop them on purpose for her to glean’ Ruth 2:16
 
When Boaz saw Ruth in his field, he told his workers, 'Snap off some heads of barley and drop them on purpose for her to glean...' (Ruth 2:16 TLB ). Even though he spoke about her and not directly to her, she still received the blessing. You don't know what God has spoken over your life, but suddenly everything changes! God told His people, 'I'm giving you vineyards you didn't plant' (Paraphrase Deuteronomy 6:11 TLB ). God can take the sweat out of your success. He can put you in situations where others do the work and you receive the benefit. And you don't have to worry or get jealous about somebody else getting what's yours, because nobody can glean it except you. All you have to do is keep following God. Why would God do that? Because there's a direct correlation between His blessings and His purposes! He doesn't bless you so that you can brag! Whether His blessings come in the form of increased finances, improved health, or greater influence, God's gifts are just tools to maneuver you to where you can fulfill His purpose. The enemy isn't just after your provision; he's after your purpose! After all, what good is success if you are out of God's will? When God gives you something, He puts you on assignment to use it for His glory. So remember, when you pick up your provision, read the instructions that go with it - only then will you find fulfillment!
 
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for the provisions you have dropped on me – help me always see that they are given by you for a purpose – YOUR PURPOSE.  In Jesus’ name, Amen
 

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