Dave’s Monday Blast – June 22, 2015

In Jeremiah 2:13 we read, “For my people have committed two evils: they have forsaken me, the fountain of living waters, and hewed out cisterns, broken cisterns, that hold no water.” This profound verse speaks directly to this issue of contentment we were discussing last week. For us as believers, contentment should be governed by inner attitude and the decisions we make rather than by external circumstances. Because Paul had learned the secret, he was able to experience joy and peace in any kind of situation, whether he was surrounded by friends or isolated in a Roman prison; whether he had plenty or was in great need. Philippians 4: 11-12 

The apostle understood what it meant to live in Christ and to have Christ living in him (John 15:1-9; Galatians 5:22-23). He had made a simple but profound faith decision to draw his life from the Lord and, as a result, had the calm assurance that what he possessed inside could never be stolen. He was confident in his identity as a child of the Almighty, with full access to the abundant life Jesus offers.

I want to challenge you this week my friends, when something threatens to steal your contentment, make an INTENTIONAL decision to draw from God; decide to stop drawing from other sources and trying to be in control. Charles Stanley says, “When you find yourself becoming flustered, anxious, or angry, stop and say, ‘Lord, You are my source, and I draw from You the forgiveness I need to extend right now. I draw from You the love I need to express.’ This is a matter of simple trust.” 

Watch and see how God will quiet your spirit and provide confidence when you draw only from Him as your source. I know this is difficult for men…but you will be surprised at your own attitude: when you respond from within…rather than from the flesh. Jesus will give you the ability to respond as He would.