We have heard it under many circumstances; “be careful what
you wish for – you might just get it.” I
don’t know too many people who don’t want their wishes to come true. We would
like to believe that what we truly desire will manifest itself, just because we
believe. The real issue is not in the manifestation of the desire, but in the
desire itself. What is it that you are
really wishing for and wanting to have happen?
That is where the ‘care’ must be taken. As believers in Christ we trust
his word and know that he is truthful.
Therefore if Christ gives us the parameters around achievable wishes,
then it seems plausible that we must exercise caution in what we wish for.
When Jesus proclaims our liberties to wish and receive those
wishes; they are bound up in two parameters.
The Expanded Bible (EXB) relates this way: [If you remain [abide] in me
and ·follow my teachings (my words abide/remain in you), you can ask anything
you want, and it will be given to (be done for; come to) you]. So I believe
that if we remain united (joined) with Jesus and follow his commands, then our
wishes will be in alignment with the desires that he has for us and they will
come about upon our asking - some instantaneously, some over time.
This means that my asking should therefore be in harmony
with what God has purposed for me. As I
ask for revelation, clarity, forgiveness, etc, these things are in alignment
with what God wants for me along my life’s journey, so he is apt to bring those
desires to fruition. If my wishes are
for things that are detrimental or distractions to my walk with him, he loves
me so much, he will not make them a part of my reality or he will withhold them
until I mature or progress to a place where I can handle them properly.
Every parent wants and prepares their child to be
independent and able to exercise their freedom, but we would never give car
keys to an 10-year old, even if they were tall enough to reach the pedals and
see over the steering wheel. No matter how much experience they have driving a
go-cart, they are not ready to handle an automobile. So they can wish all they want but as
responsible adults we know what is best.
God hears your wishes and he knows what is best; so make sure you are
careful about your wishes. Wishes show
God your maturity level and how many more lessons you might need to repeat
before you can move on to a higher level of responsibility.
Every day is a good day; it is up to us to make it a Victoriously GREAT day! Be blessed! Dr. JoAnn
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