Deuteronomy 5-6, Luke 7:11-35, Psalms 68:19-35, Proverbs 11:29-31
What God said to me – Throughout history you see men called “titans of industry” or inventors who invented incredible things or kings who build vast kingdoms or generals who led great armies and inevitably they are called “self-made men” who came from nothing and rose to great fame or accomplishment. In reality, however, there is no such thing as a “self-made man”. All talent and intelligence and ability and health come from Me. I created each person with a specific plan in mind for them so it’s not what they did or made themselves into, it’s My sovereignty that makes the difference. Take the nation of Israel for example. When they went into the promised land, I gave them land they did not earn. I gave them cities they did not build. I gave them cisterns they did not dig. I gave them vineyards and olive trees they did not plant. It was not because of anything they did to earn or deserve it, but it was by My grace and My plan. All that you have and are, is because of My grace and My plan for your life. Whether you are intelligent or not, whether you are healthy or not, whether you are wealthy or not – it’s all by My grace and My plan. What are you doing to bring glory to Me with who you are, where you are, and what you are?