The View from my Seat!

Honoring God! I have loved these last two messages. The first one on first fruits opened my eyes in a whole new way. The blind, crippled, stolen lamb was brought before the Lord because of Law. Gods heart is not law but love. How many times do we just try to get by? We did it because we had to, not because we loved Him and wanted to. This week he talked about authenticity. I love that God wants me to be me. He made me different and special. No one else has what I can give to this world. I am an original. And so are you! Ty spoke on 3 characters in the bible and how they were authentic. The first persons life we looked at was Jabez. Jabez received his name because of the pain his mother endured in childbirth. But he said a prayer that caught God's attention. He said Lord bless me, enlarge my territory, keep your hand on me, keep me from evil and help me to cause no pain. He started his life as a pain but his prayer was to cause no more. Ty's infamous saying, "It is not how you start but how you finish." No excuses. Don't let your past dictate your future. Jabez's prayer was original and from his deepest parts. When you talk to God, be real. You honor God when you pray from your heart. Secondly, Ty spoke about David and how he danced before the Lord. I can only imagine what his wife Michael was thinking when David's tunic flew up and he exposed himself to the world. But he did not apologize because he danced for no one but the Lord. I want to always be free to do what God is calling me to do. No fear, no regrets and no shame. Take advantage of the place you are at in life. Today is all we are promised. Listen to what God is telling you to do and do it. Don't wait another minute. This Honors God. Finally, we looked at the widow who gave everything to the Lord. That day she gave very little monetarily but to God it was more than anyone. Why, because it was an attitude of the heart. What sacrifices do you make in your life? Do you hold back certain things from God? Is there a secret place that is off limits. God wants all of you. Don't be afraid to give Him everything. When we give it all, He gives us back so much more. We serve a generous Father and He wants to bless His children. So honor God in everything you do.