Be in AWE of God

Prayer:

Father,

I thank You that when I bring my worries to You, I don’t have to carry them alone. Even if my circumstances don’t change right away, You give me something greater—Your peace. Guard my heart and mind with that peace that surpasses all understanding. Help me to trust You fully, to rest in Your presence, and to remain steady in the midst of life’s storms. In Jesus’ name,

Amen.

2 CORINTHIANS 5:17 Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come. 18 Now all these things are from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation, 19 namely, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and He has committed to us the word of reconciliation.

Anyone who is in Christ becomes a new creation. The old life—marked by sin, separation from God, and spiritual blindness—has passed away. Through Christ, a completely new life has begun. This transformation does not come from our own effort; it is entirely a work of God’s grace. This new identity comes with a new calling. God, through Christ, has reconciled us to Himself—restoring the relationship that sin had broken. And having reconciled us, He entrusts us with the ministry of reconciliation. This means that every believer is appointed as God’s representative, carrying His message of forgiveness, hope, and restored relationship.

As recipients of this grace, we are now called to proclaim it. God invites all believers to share the good news that people can come to Him, be forgiven, and be made new through Jesus. We are His ambassadors—representing His heart, His truth, and His desire to bring people back into fellowship with Him.

ACTS 1:7 He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or epochs which the Father has fixed by His own authority; 8 but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth.”

Jesus redirects His disciples’ attention from questions about future events to the mission at hand. It is not for them to know the exact times or seasons God has appointed; instead, they are to focus on the calling Jesus is giving them. He promises that they will receive power. This power is not political, military, or earthly—it is spiritual power given by God to enable His people to accomplish His work. The Holy Spirit empowers believers with boldness, wisdom, love, and the ability to speak God’s truth effectively.

With this divine power, Jesus commissions His followers to be His witnesses. This means testifying about who He is, what He has done, and the salvation available through Him alone. Jesus’ plan has not changed. Every believer today is called to the same mission: to bear witness to Christ wherever God places us—starting with those closest to us and extending outward as the Holy Spirit leads.

2 CORINTHIANS 5:20 Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making an appeal through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.

Paul describes believers as ambassadors for Christ—representatives of God’s kingdom in a world that desperately needs reconciliation. Through us, God is making His appeal to humanity: “Be reconciled to God.” But we cannot genuinely share this message unless we ourselves have experienced the reality of reconciliation. Only those who have tasted God’s forgiveness, peace, and transforming grace can testify authentically to others. Our witness flows out of our relationship with Him. Living in reconciliation is where our mission begins, and sharing that reconciliation is how our mission continues.

Satan will always be on the attack, but the Lord has already declared how Christians can overcome him. “They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death”. Our victory is not in our strength, but in Christ’s finished work on the cross and in boldly declaring what He has done in our lives.

REVELATION 12:10 Then I heard a loud voice in heaven, saying, “Now the salvation, and the power, and the kingdom of our God and the authority of His Christ have come, for the accuser of our brethren has been thrown down, he who accuses them before our God day and night. 11 And they overcame him because of the blood of the Lamb and because of the word of their testimony, and they did not love their life even when faced with death.

This verse gives us a vivid picture of the spiritual battle believers face. Satan is described as the relentless accuser who brings charges against God’s people day and night, seeking to condemn them and shake their confidence in God’s grace. But the passage also declares a decisive victory: with the coming of God’s salvation, power, kingdom, and the authority of Christ, the accuser has been thrown down. His accusations no longer have any legal weight because Jesus’ sacrificial death has completely cleansed us. We stand righteous before God not because of our own merit but because we are covered by the righteousness of Christ. Verse 11 explains how believers overcome: through the blood of the Lamb, through the word of their testimony, and through a life surrendered to God—even to the point of death. Many Christians live in defeat because they hold tightly to their own comfort, desires, and self-preservation. But true victory is found when we release our grip on our lives and entrust everything to Christ. When we fully surrender, we experience the freedom, power, and triumph that come from walking in His victory rather than our own strength.

PHILIPPIANS 4:19 And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

This verse assures believers that God will supply all their needs according to His limitless riches in Christ Jesus. This is not merely a general promise—it was spoken to believers who were faithfully obeying God and generously supporting His work. Many people fail to experience God’s promises because they overlook this truth: every promise in Scripture is connected to a premise. God is always faithful to fulfill His part, but He calls us to walk in obedience, trust, and alignment with His will. When we obey Him, we position ourselves to receive the blessings He desires to give. Obedience does not earn God’s love, but it opens the door for us to experience the fullness of His provision, guidance, and favor.

MATTHEW 28:18 And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

This verse is often called the Great Commission. Jesus sends His followers out with confidence and purpose. His command is clear: go and make disciples of all nations—leading people to follow Christ, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything He has commanded. God does not ask us to accomplish this mission in our own strength. He promises, “I am with you always.” God desires His people to live with a constant awareness of His presence, for in His presence there is fullness of joy. This joy gives us courage, confidence, and a deep sense of purpose as we share the gospel.

A disciple is simply a follower of Jesus—someone who learns from Him and lives under His lordship. And every genuine follower of Christ is called to help others follow Him as well. Making disciples is not just for pastors or leaders; it is the mission of every believer.

MATTHEW 6:24 “No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and wealth.

Jesus teaches that no one can serve two masters. We will ultimately be loyal to one and reject the other. In this context, Jesus contrasts God with wealth—showing that our hearts cannot be fully devoted to both. Wealth itself is not evil, and providing for our families is a God-given responsibility. But when the pursuit of material gain becomes our primary focus, it distracts us from our true purpose and keeps us from fully serving God.

1. Ask for His help.

PHILIPPIANS 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

The Greek word used here for "anxious" points to being consumed by worry—an unhealthy, controlling kind of anxiety. Instead of letting worry dominate, Paul directs believers to prayer as the response. He mentions three forms of prayer: Prayer – general communion with God, turning your heart toward Him, Supplication – bringing specific needs and petitions before God, and Thanksgiving – remembering God’s past faithfulness and acknowledging His goodness even as we make requests. Gratitude shifts our perspective from fear to trust. So, the antidote to anxiety is not denial but deliberately turning every worry into prayer with gratitude.

When we bring our worries to God, He doesn’t always immediately change our circumstances—but He gives something deeper: peace. This peace is the peace of God—a divine calm and assurance that comes from trusting Him. It is beyond human explanation. Others might not understand how you can remain calm in the midst of trials, but God gives supernatural steadiness.

JAMES 4:2 …You do not have because you do not ask.

Many times, we lack peace, provision, wisdom, or breakthrough simply because we never asked God. Worry often takes the place of prayer—our minds are full of anxious thoughts instead of lifting those thoughts to God.

MATTHEW 7:7 “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.

Asking is the first step of prayer. It shows humility and dependence on God, acknowledging that we cannot provide for ourselves apart from Him.God invites us into a life of persistent prayer and trust. He promises to hear and respond, not because of our worthiness, but because of His goodness as a Father who loves to give what is best. God delights to give good gifts to His children. This doesn’t mean He grants every request exactly as we want, but that He responds according to His perfect wisdom and love.

PSALMS 107:10 There were those who dwelt in darkness and in the shadow of death, Prisoners in misery and chains, 11 Because they had rebelled against the words of God And spurned the counsel of the Most High. 12 Therefore He humbled their heart with labor; They stumbled and there was none to help. 13 Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble; He saved them out of their distresses. 14 He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death And broke their bands apart.

This verse describes people who suffered because they rebelled against God and ignored His Word. Their pride and disobedience led them into hardship, misery, and bondage, leaving them feeling helpless and alone. Yet even in their suffering, God’s purpose was redemptive: He humbled them to bring them back to Himself in repentance and restoration. This passage reveals the depth of God’s grace—His mercy surpasses our failures, His love is greater than our sins, and His patience endures far longer than our wandering. Grace is not merely something God gives; it is who He is. God calls us to bring our troubles to Him, trusting that He cares deeply for us. We need not bear life’s burdens alone, for He invites us to cast all our anxieties on Him, confident in His loving care and readiness to restore us.

JOHN 16:24 …have asked for nothing in My name; ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be made full.

The disciples had not yet prayed “in Jesus’ name” because access to the Father through Christ would only be secured after His death and resurrection. To pray in Jesus’ name means more than just adding the words at the end of a prayer. It means: On His authority (we come to God because of what Jesus did, not our own merit), According to His will (asking what aligns with His character and mission), and Through His relationship (as adopted children who share in His sonship).

The ultimate purpose of answered prayer is not selfish gain, but deep joy in God. Joy is “full” when believers experience fellowship with God, see Him working in their lives, and grow in confidence that He truly hears and cares. This joy is not fleeting happiness—it is the satisfaction of knowing God is near and active in your life.

Enemies of Contentment

1. Greed (Love of Money). Greed makes us always want more, never satisfied with what God provides.

2. Envy/Comparison. Comparing ourselves with others robs us of gratitude and peace.

3. Pride & Self-Sufficiency. Pride says “I deserve more,” or “I can’t be happy unless I’m ahead.”

4. Fear & Anxiety. Worry doubts God’s care and makes us restless for security outside of Him.

5. Materialism & Worldliness. The world constantly tells us we need more, better, newer—feeding discontent.

6. Ingratitude. When we stop being thankful, our hearts quickly shift to complaint and dissatisfaction.

Real profit in life is not found in wealth or possessions, but in godliness with contentment—living a life of devotion to God while being satisfied with what He provides. Material wealth is fleeting—we enter life empty-handed, and we leave the same way. Clinging to possessions is futile. The desire for more can never be satisfied, but contentment allows us to rest in God’s provision. It keeps us from envy, worry, and striving after things that ultimately cannot last. While material wealth fades, the combination of godliness (a life aligned with God’s will) and contentment (peace in His provision) results in true spiritual wealth, both in this life and eternity.

1 TIMOTHY 6:6 But godliness actually is a means of great gain when accompanied by contentment. 7 For we have brought nothing into the world, so we cannot take anything out of it either.

2. Work hard towards contentment by learning to be content.

PHILIPPIANS 4:12 I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need.

Contentment is learned, not automatic. This shows that contentment isn’t something we naturally have—it’s developed through walking with Christ in different seasons of life. Both lack and abundance can test us: poverty tempts us to despair, while prosperity tempts us to pride or self-reliance.

Contentment is not tied to circumstances. Peace and joy do not depend on whether you have plenty or little. You can be filled or hungry, rich or poor, and still remain steady. This shows true contentment is independent of external situations. This contentment doesn’t come from possessions or comfort, but from the sufficiency of Christ. He is free from the anxiety of not having enough, and free from the arrogance or false security of having much. His heart is anchored in God, not in circumstances.

In Christ, we are freed from the anxiety of not having enough and from the arrogance or false security of having much. Our hearts are anchored in God, not in circumstances.

PROVERBS 3:9 Honor the Lord from your wealth And from the first of all your produce; 10 So your barns will be filled…

Giving is not just a financial act but an act of honor. To honor the LORD means to recognize His worth and authority over everything we own. God asks for the firstfruits—the first and best portion of what we receive—not the leftovers. This shows trust that He is the true source of provision.

1 TIMOTHY 6:17 …not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy.

Paul warns believers not to be proud or place their confidence in wealth, which is uncertain and fleeting. Material riches can never provide lasting security, satisfaction, or purpose. Instead, we are called to fix our hope on God, the true source of every blessing. He richly provides for our needs and gives us the ability to enjoy life in Him. When our trust is rooted in God rather than in money, our hearts remain steady, our priorities are aligned with eternal values, and we can experience contentment and joy that surpasses what wealth alone can offer.

MATTHEW 6:33 But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

Jesus instructs believers to prioritize God’s kingdom and His righteousness above all else. This means making God’s will, His purposes, and His ways the central focus of our lives, rather than being consumed by worries about material needs or personal desires. When we place God first—seeking to honor Him, obey His Word, and align our lives with His principles—He promises to take care of our needs. This does not mean we will lack challenges, but God assures us that He is faithful to provide what is necessary for life and godliness.

PSALM 111:5 He has given food to those who fear Him; He will remember His covenant forever.

This verse reminds us that God faithfully provides for those who fear Him and honors His covenant forever.

1 KINGS 17:6 The ravens brought him bread and meat in the morning and bread and meat in the evening, and he would drink from the brook.

This shows how God miraculously provided for Elijah during the famine. When the land was dry and resources scarce, God sent ravens to bring him bread and meat each morning and evening, and he drank from the brook. This story illustrates that God’s provision is not limited by circumstances or human understanding. No matter how difficult or impossible a situation may seem, God is able to meet our needs in unexpected and creative ways. The God who cared for Elijah is the same God we serve today—able to provide more than enough. This is why we are called to ask Him in faith, be content with His provision, and practice generosity as an expression of trust. God promises to supply all our needs, but this promise is for those who belong to Christ Jesus. When we live in Him, we can have confidence that His provision will never fail.

2 CORINTHIANS 9:6 Now I say this: the one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows generously will also reap generously. 7 Each one must do just as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to make all grace overflow to you, so that, always having all sufficiency in everything, you may have an abundance for every good deed;

The harvest depends on how much seed is sown is an agricultural metaphor. In giving, the principle is the same: a stingy heart produces little fruit, but generous giving leads to abundant spiritual fruit and blessing. This isn’t a “prosperity gospel” formula of giving to get rich; it’s a reminder that generosity produces eternal results—both in the giver’s heart and in the lives touched. Giving must not be done “grudgingly” (out of reluctance) or “under compulsion” (because of pressure). Instead, it should flow from the heart, willingly and joyfully. True generosity flows from gratitude and love, not obligation. Generosity will never lead to lack, because God is able to supply all that is needed. God provides for our needs so we can keep being generous. The purpose of God’s provision is not self-indulgence but “every good deed”—so we can continually bless others.

PHILIPPIANS 4:14 Nevertheless, you have done well to share with me in my affliction. 15 You yourselves also know, Philippians, that at the first preaching of the gospel, after I left Macedonia, no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving but you alone; 16 for even in Thessalonica you sent a gift more than once for my needs. 17 Not that I seek the gift itself, but I seek for the profit which increases to your account. 18 But I have received everything in full and have an abundance; I am amply supplied, having received from Epaphroditus what you have sent, a fragrant aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.

When we give to God in faith, our offering becomes more than a financial act—it becomes an act of worship. Faith-filled giving acknowledges that everything we have is from Him, and it demonstrates our trust that He will continue to provide. In giving, we express gratitude for His blessings, devotion to His purposes, and dependence on His care. Our generosity, then, is not merely a transaction—it rises as a fragrant offering before the Lord, pleasing to Him and bringing Him glory.

3. Exercise faith-giving, practice to give by faith.

Prayer

Father God,

We come before You with grateful hearts, acknowledging that every good thing we have comes from You. Your Word teaches us to honor You with our wealth and to give You the first and best, not the leftovers. Lord, help us to see giving not merely as a financial act, but as an act of worship—an expression of trust, obedience, and love for You who richly supplies all things. Keep us from placing our hope in the uncertainty of riches, and teach us to fix our confidence on You alone, the faithful Provider who never fails.

Lord, help us seek first Your kingdom and Your righteousness in all we do. Align our priorities with Your purposes, so that our hearts remain steady, content, and filled with peace. Remind us that when we put You first, You promise to take care of every need according to Your perfect wisdom. We thank You for Your faithfulness—You feed those who fear You, You remember Your covenant forever, and You provide even in the driest seasons of life.

Just as You provided miraculously for Elijah, we believe You are able to provide for us in ways beyond our understanding. Strengthen our faith to trust You in times of scarcity, to be content with what You give, and to be generous as an overflow of confidence in Your goodness. For those who belong to Christ, Your provision is certain, Your care is constant, and Your love never fails.

We surrender our finances, our resources, and our hearts to You. Teach us to live with open hands—giving cheerfully, trusting fully, and seeking You above all.

In Jesus’ name,

Amen.

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Knowing God - More Than Enough