All things are yours

God's perfect will for His children is to have the best of everything. The garden of Eden paints the picture of beauty, peace, joy, love, fellowship, prosperity, and wholesomeness. The notion that a Christian should live on the sidelines of life shows ignorance of the word of God. Children of God who understand their birthright know that they have the right to demand the best of everything. They know it, declare it, envision it, and work towards being and having the best that life has to offer. God created man, blessed him, and gave him dominion and rulership on earth.

Are you occupying this position? Are you living in fulfillment of this spiritual inheritance? If you are not, you need to work on your mind. Reposition yourself and take charge of your situation. Do not allow life's challenges to pull you down. You should face every challenge with God's Word and wisdom. Ask God to help you by His Spirit; He is our helper. Allow Him to direct you. Learn to listen to Him and obey Him. Lean on Jesus, the author and finisher of your faith. Jesus said in John 15:5b, “Without me you can do nothing.” He is the vine, and we are the branches. Believe that God wants the best for you and go for the best.

Jesus said, if you have left everything for me, you will have all you have left and much more, and the gift of eternal life. (Can you beat that?) Mind you, leaving all that you have requires sacrifice and selflessness. What are you doing in the kingdom of God? What are you doing for Jesus and for the gospel?

But seek ye first the Kingdom of God, and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.

Remember, Jesus said that in Matthew 6:33. There should be a seeking first. You must be a laborer in God's vineyard to have the life He ordained for you from creation.

Jesus asked us to ‘occupy’ till He comes. Have you shared the word of God with somebody today? How many sick people have you ministered to in the past week? How many ‘feeble knees’ have you strengthened in the past month? How many people in the faith have you encouraged, and how many new converts are you mentoring? Are you busy in the rat race of life and leaving out the basic ingredient of success, which is service in God's Kingdom?

Find time for God. In fact, put Him first. In serving God, you will find fulfillment and live the life of joy He wants for you. This is where most are missing it. Serve God and enjoy the benefits of service. God said He has not called His children to seek Him in vain.

The promises of God in Scripture show that He loves us and wants us to have the best of life. We are created to be a praise to Him. Hallelujah!