Power Of Exceptions

Key Scripture:  "If anyone adds to these words, God will add to him the plagues that are written in it.”  Revelation 22:18

Power Point:

     Okay, let me make this perfectly clear:  I did NOT say that.  God said that. I guess it means that He’s really serious about keeping His word pure and unadulterated. What do you think?

     In Genesis, we see the beginning of the Words that the Living Word speaks to us.  In Revelation God says, “Don’t add one more thing to what I've said, or you’re in big trouble!” (Suzanne version).

     But don’t we do that?  When He says, “Be anxious for nothing", don’t we excuse ourselves from being anxious about certain things?  Finances should certainly worry us shouldn’t they?  I mean, be real, this is the real world.

We should be allowed to worry about a bad report on our health shouldn’t we? I’m sure God meant to excuse that one but simply forgot. Oh and what about “Love one another!” I’m sure he didn’t mean everyone!

     Be anxious for nothing? Except for…!  Are you inclined to add your own two cents worth to the Word of God? I know I’ve been guilty of that at times.  I always go back to the disciples in the boat with Jesus when that huge storm approaches. If Jesus had demonstrated anything to them, it was the fact that He cared.  Wouldn’t you agree?  Yet here they are, waking Him up and saying, “Don’t You care?”

     When a serious problem arises in your life, do you sometimes forget that Jesus cares and do you sometimes add to God’s words to you?  Do you remind Him that “this” is the one thing that you need to worry about to see it resolved? God forbid you should “take” that thought! That problem is your perfect opportunity to trust the word, just as it is written.

     The Word says, “don’t be anxious or stirred up or agitated by anything.  Instead of that, tell God your problem and then praise Him for His solutions that are way beyond anything you could ask or think.”

THINK on His character and His promises.  SPEAK only those things which HE has given you to say and His peace will come and settle on your hearts. Period.  That’s what HE wrote. And that’s what He meant. He says that HE will keep us in perfect peace, if we keep our thoughts centered on Him. End of story.

If He says He’s the One who saves, rescues, delivers us from any problems. You would probably be wise not to add, “except this one!”

If He says He will provide all your needs, don’t add, “ Except for this one!”

If He promises to never leave you alone and on your own, don’t add, “Except in this place”.

     God will always create something out of nothing for you. If you’ve been asking for more faith,  “Surprise!” -this is your opportunity.  If you’ve been standing on His promises, don’t add your own words to what He is saying about your situation. Beloved, we have to stop making excuses for not believing. He doesn’t and we shouldn’t either. Faith is how the the kingdom of God is founded.  There are no exceptions to the rule.  God will not add to His words by letting YOU off the hook. Believe, Beloved.

And that’s my last word on it. Actually, it’s His too.

Power Thought:

Will you let Him have the final say? Is it time for you to stop making excuses? No exceptions!