SCRIPTURE: Matthew (NIV) 27:63 “Sir,” they said, “we remember that while he was still alive that deceiver said, ‘After three days I will rise again.’ 64 So give the order for the tomb to be made secure until the third day. Otherwise, his disciples may come and steal the body and tell the people that he has been raised from the dead. This last deception will be worse than the first.” 65 “Take a guard,” Pilate answered. “Go, make the tomb as secure as you know how.” 66 So they went and made the tomb secure by putting a seal on the stone and posting the guard.
OBSERVATION: They put a seal on the tomb of Jesus and posted a guard to make sure no one could get into the tomb and steal the body. It was the best they knew how to do. They could stop man from breaking in, but they could not stop Jesus from breaking out!!!
APPLICATION: I may find myself limited by what man does, but if I am working and walking with Jesus…He is never limited! He cannot be limited! It is important for me to work WITH Him, not just FOR Him.
Sometimes I come up with a good idea of something I can do for God. Just because it is something I think would please Him, I need to check with Him. I have found He does not always help me to what I want to do FOR Him. But He always helps me do what I do WITH Him. He wants my relationship more than my service!
Note: If you know that God has given you a special ministry, then count on His presence to be with you. Be faithful to use what you have for the Lord but realize that He is the One who does what you cannot do. Count on Him for your provision. Remember, He wants your relationship even more than your service. Cast your cares upon Him, not on someone on the internet. Ask Him for some promises in His word that will cause your faith to grow.
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, you sent your Son, Jesus, to die in my place for my sins. You love me and want us to have a loving relationship. As I grow in my relationship to you, you give me assignments where you teach me to rely upon you, your presence and your promises. I am blessed as I grow in you! Amen
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