“He who mocks the poor reproaches his Maker; He who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished.” (Proverbs 17:5 NKJV)
Poverty and calamity are NOT of and NOT from God! These are curses of this world as consequence of Adam's fall from the grace of God. Before Adam surrendered dominion of the earth to Satan, he lived in paradise. There was no toil! Only lavish provision of grace, the best they could have! But, when he and Eve listened to the Serpent's lie and ate the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, curse befall upon the earth. This results for everyone to have its share of calamity and toil in this earthly realm. Poverty became an option for anyone who chooses to be poor. Poverty is the natural result of choosing to live dependent only on self-effort and in the cursed ground of this world.
But, we have a better option! Be it known that the curse is reversed by the shed blood of Jesus. Blessings abound when we opt to depend on Him and abide in the Kingdom of God. It is written: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”(2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV) “Yes, Adam’s one sin brings condemnation for everyone, but Christ’s one act of righteousness brings a right relationship with God and new life for everyone.”(Romans 5:18 NLT)
Calamity and disaster happen. And, there could be times of lack. But, in Christ no one goes through it alone. Those who are viewed poor and going through calamity must not be mocked but loved. And, they should be made aware of the good news of the Kingdom of God. And, they ought to be in the know that everyone is welcomed to enter this realm of blessings through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. The Lord Jesus promised that in our lack or plenty and in our struggle or comfort, He is with us always, as it is written: “So don’t worry, because I am with you. Don’t be afraid, because I am your God. I will make you strong and will help you; I will support you with my right hand that saves you.” (Isaiah 41:10 NCV)
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
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