On the cusp of God's promise
This message wraps up our series on guardrails in the area of money, possessions, and “stuff.” Last week we saw God’s promise from Matthew 6:33: “Seek first the Kingdom of God and live righteously, and He will give you everything you need.” That promise comes with two conditions:
Seek God’s Kingdom first — make Him your top priority, above your feelings, rights, and opinions.
Live righteously — not just avoiding sin, but actively pursuing holiness and reflecting God’s character.
This requires a shift from “more of me” to “more of Him” (John 3:30). Jesus calls His followers to deny themselves, let Him lead, and crucify sinful passions (Matthew 16:24, Galatians 5:24).
The danger comes when, like the Israelites in Numbers 13–14, we double down on bad ideas instead of trusting God’s promises. They were on the edge of the Promised Land, saw its abundance, but let fear and doubt drive them back toward slavery. Many of us do the same—returning to old habits, unhealthy coping mechanisms, or worldly thinking—because change feels “too hard.”
The truth is, transformation is a process, not an instant event. The journey from bondage to freedom takes time, patience, and willingness to be teachable. When we resist change, remain stubborn, or cling to worldly views, we prolong our wilderness season. Difficult seasons are meant to refine us, expose what needs to be healed, and draw us closer to God—not send us back to Egypt.
Your choices today don’t just affect you—they impact generations. Guardrails in your finances, relationships, and daily decisions protect your future and keep you moving toward God’s promises.
If something you’ve believed or practiced is wrong, don’t double down—renew your mind, adjust your path, and embrace the life of freedom, generosity, and “milk and honey” that comes from walking with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Seek God’s Kingdom first — make Him your top priority, above your feelings, rights, and opinions.
Live righteously — not just avoiding sin, but actively pursuing holiness and reflecting God’s character.
This requires a shift from “more of me” to “more of Him” (John 3:30). Jesus calls His followers to deny themselves, let Him lead, and crucify sinful passions (Matthew 16:24, Galatians 5:24).
The danger comes when, like the Israelites in Numbers 13–14, we double down on bad ideas instead of trusting God’s promises. They were on the edge of the Promised Land, saw its abundance, but let fear and doubt drive them back toward slavery. Many of us do the same—returning to old habits, unhealthy coping mechanisms, or worldly thinking—because change feels “too hard.”
The truth is, transformation is a process, not an instant event. The journey from bondage to freedom takes time, patience, and willingness to be teachable. When we resist change, remain stubborn, or cling to worldly views, we prolong our wilderness season. Difficult seasons are meant to refine us, expose what needs to be healed, and draw us closer to God—not send us back to Egypt.
Your choices today don’t just affect you—they impact generations. Guardrails in your finances, relationships, and daily decisions protect your future and keep you moving toward God’s promises.
If something you’ve believed or practiced is wrong, don’t double down—renew your mind, adjust your path, and embrace the life of freedom, generosity, and “milk and honey” that comes from walking with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
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