God Sees

Many of you are constantly being good to people, going out of your way to be a blessing, making sacrifices nobody knows about. Nobody may be singing your praises, nobody may be calling your name, but God sees what you’re doing. The scripture says in Matthew 6:4, “Your Father, who sees what you give in secret, will reward you in the open.” ~Joel Osteen~

When January 4, 2013 rolled in and I celebrated my 60th birthday you couldn’t tell me this was not going to be a bang up year and my season!!! Now did the Lord tell me this? No. But in my mind it stood to reason, it was time for me. Well, it hasn’t turned out as I had hoped; in fact it has been harder than the past few years have been with many sacrifices made. In many ways I felt as though I were going backwards versus moving forward. I was beginning to have thoughts that God had somehow forgotten about me—so when I read what Joel had posted on his Facebook page it was as if Lord had him do it just for me. I don’t care about folks singing my praises, but I needed to be reminded of God’s Word and what it had to say about my situation—He Sees!

Living in God’s Kingdom and imitating His MO, (Motive of operation) is not easy. In fact the world’s MO by many standards is much easier. You might go out your way a few times for someone, but then you get to say, “Ah, the heck with you!” You can stop speaking to a sib, parent or relative until Jesus comes back! You can be selfish and self-centered if you choose to. You can have a nasty attitude and tell people off, without regard to their feelings whatsoever. You are allowed to be petty, vindictive, mean and unforgiving. You can mistreat and cheat on your husband if you feel like it. If someone wrongs you, you can cut them out of your life—for good! But not in God’s Kingdom—that just won’t fly!

As Believers we have people in our lives God has put there and we can’t cut them off, (Even though the temptation is there). We are not to be selfish and self-centered. We are to be Christ centered and therefore must care for others, forgive, lend a helping hand, sacrifice our own comfort, time and money. We can’t tell someone off when they have been rude to us. We are required to put away filthy language and speak in love to others even when we feel like smashing them in the face. God’s standard for living in His Kingdom is high, and we must strive to live a life of obedience, and please Him.

At times we can begin to feel, as if we are always giving in and doing more. But do not become discouraged. If you are walking in love and the wisdom of the Lord then no one can really take advantage of you, even if it may seem they are. Yes, people may mistake your kindness as a weakness, but in truth it is one of our greatest strengths. So, therefore their misconception is on them. We may never know the outcome of the seeds we plant along the path of life in following God’s MO—but God does—because He gives the increase.

I believe if we stay focused on “Our Father, who sees what we give in secret” we will not be discouraged as often in our love walk. We won’t be so disillusioned with our husbands and or children. The way we look at our bosses will change and envy will not consume us when we are passed over for a promotion on our jobs or a certain position at church. The temptation to whine and complain will not find victory in our lives. People should see more joy in our lives, even when times are hard or difficult. It should bring us great comfort to know God not only sees all that we do to help others, how hard we work and the sacrifices we make, but that He sees when we are mistreated too. Nothing gets pass Him.

Sisters, keep the Word of God before you. It is our greatest weapon (along with prayer) to living as we should. It gives us hope, peace and a confidence, which equals—the JOY of the Lord!

Special Note: I got the job!! And they didn't even check one reference! Only God can do that...Amen!

Until next week….be blessed!!

Love and Hugs
Ponnie