It struck me recently that many times throughout my life, I’ve opted to turn stones into bread rather than to wait for the word-by-word nourishment from the mouth of my Heavenly Father.
So much of my ego and masculinity is wrapped up in being independent and only asking and waiting for help as a last resort.
This is all about Sonship and resting and relying on the Father-heart of God. Anything short of this is living as an orphan and not as a true adopted son.
It can also be construed as one listening to the Father of Lies, succumbing to his temptation of denying my relationship and dependence on God, and therefore, turning stones into whatever I need.
So, when life, love, and the necessities of food, shelter, and clothing are exhausted, don’t turn your stones into bread and become self-sufficient. It is a test, and if you remain steadfast in your dependence on God and his Father-heart, you’ll not be disappointed nor dissatisfied. Our God is no deadbeat dad but a Faithful Father.
And the Devil, well, he is the Father of Lies and selfishness. Nothing good can come from him.
The Devil would have you become so self-sufficient that you wouldn’t need or want God; he’ll keep tricking you until you’re emotionally drained, spiritually dried up, and drifting in loneliness.
The reward is waiting and suffering through the loss or the lack until God comes through, as God is always faithful.
“I have been young, and now am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his children begging for bread.” Psalms 37:25
“Don’t be impatient. Wait for the Lord, and he will come and save you! Be brave, stouthearted, and courageous. Yes, wait, and he will help you.” Psalms 27:14
Too much self-sufficiency can wreck your soul. Listen to the Father of Life and not the Father of Lies.
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