The Source of the blessing

"Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation shadow of turning."  James 1:17  NKJV 

You purchase a new bible and you love it. It is covered in beautiful leather, has an index on the edge of the pages and is packed with so much information. You go into church holding the bible in such a way that people may notice it and ask where you got it from. It is just what you have wanted all of your Christian life. The bible may be inlaid with real gold inner pages, have diamonds sewn into the border of each page. People may look at it with envy in their hearts but, the thing is, it is not God. He may be spoken of throughout the pages and the word may speak to you, however, it is only a conduit carrying God's word to you. God is not in this bible, never has been and never will be. The bible is there to instruct, teach and bless the reader. It is a source to Jesus.

It is the same with a preacher. He may have the ability to grab your attention and preach like you have never heard before. You may be mesmerised by his or her knowledge but, they are not God; they are carrying the word from God - the source. They should never be placed on a pedestal. Many have been and many have fallen off in disgrace because they have tried to take the glory from God.

The bible, the preacher and even that very catchy and amazing worship song is only a conduit. The source begins in heaven and reaches you in this way. The bible contains God's word, not God Himself and, no matter how nice a new leather bible looks and smells, it is only a container from the source in heaven - Jesus Himself. Without these things, God still exists and always will do. In fact, a nice leather bible is no better than a battered old paperback version because, it still contains the same - the word of God.

Everything we have and, will have in the future comes from God. He is our source and loves to pour blessing upon us as we walk obediently with Him. Think back on all He has given you since you first believed. Some of you had nothing, now, you are blessed beyond measure. As David says in Psalm 23:5-6 'You anoint my head with oil, my cup runs over (Abundance John 10:10) Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the LORD, Forever'

God is our source of blessing and excitement; never forget it.

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:

'Lord Jesus, I have sinned and I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.

In Jesus' Name. Amen'

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