Tuesday - "WITH"

The LORD was with Joseph and he prospered. Genesis 39:2

The LORD was with him. Genesis 39:21

This past weekend, Pastor Matt said in his teaching that most people have "fair weather" faith. While I'd like to disagree with him, I honestly can't. In fact you could probably pin me with that same accusation...

When things are going very well, we celebrate the great things that we have done.
When things are up, we stop dreaming.
When things are at the top of the mountain, we forget the climb.

But the opposite is also true.

When things are bad, we blame God.
When things are down, all we do is lament and worry.
When things are in the valley, we forget to look up.

It seems that in both cases, we seem to forget one important facet of God's character. Look at today's verses...see a common thread? God is WITH someone. They don't mention that He's looking at someone...or is thinking of someone...He's actually there. This week, as we talk about dreams, let's not forget that we serve a God who is actively THERE with you... through good times and bad. When we dream big and it comes to fruition, let's remember to give God the glory and not try and take it for ourselves. When we are struggling and want to give up dreaming...let's keep in mind that God, our Creator, loves us more than any person on the Earth and wants to help us see the plan for our lives.

Are you starting to think bigger? Are you beginning to journal about what God's plan is for your life? If so, remember that no matter what, He is WITH you. His plan is perfect...and He wants you to find it...

Blessings,
Pastor Brian