Always Count The Costs
Always Count The Costs
ByWhen we pray for material things, we often forget that they come with a cost. We forget that God requires a sacrifice for everything.
Sometimes He requires the sacrifice up front, and other times the cost comes after the blessing is given. For instance, in order to reap a harvest, you must sow a seed. It may not always be a seed in the form of money. The Lord may require a sacrifice of praise given unto Him, extra time or extra efforts put into a certain task.
Other times, the good Lord may require us to pay the cost after the blessing is given. In this instance, it may be in the form of maintenance. An example would be, If God blesses you with a house, acres of land, and a shiny new luxury car, you’ll required to keep them up.
My friend, I want to encourage you to always count the cost. It’s not that God doesn’t want you to have the things that you ask, it could be that He’s waiting on the right time to give it to you. That’s why He’ll test you first. He’s trying to see where your faith is- He wants to know that you handle the up-keep that it takes to sustain the blessings that He has in store for you.
Many people want more money, more power, more success or more material things but you should always count the costs. A wise man said, “with great power comes great responsibility.” The scripture also says, “to whom much is given, much is required.”
It may be that your faith level is not at the level of your blessing. In other words, you may not be sowing a big enough seed up front to meet the level that requires your blessing. Whatever you do always count the costs.
In your everyday actions, always count the cost. When you’re tempted to turn left when God says turn right, know that there is a cost for the disobedience. When you sow a seed of love into your neighbor life, you will reap a harvest in another area of your life.
The scripture says in Matthew 25:23, “He who is faithful over a few things, the Lord will make Him ruler over many.” It’s like the game of monopoly, you’re dealt a certain amount of cash up front. And throughout the course of the game, the object is to remain afloat and not go bankrupt while trying to make a living. The same applies to life. You have a duty to be faithful over that certain amount of cash that you’ve been dealt, and the Lord will make you ruler over many things greater things.
Consider the costs in every area of your life and make the necessary adjustments. And as you do this, watch the Lord perform many miracles on your behalf as you charge forth on your journey of life!
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