Monday, August 6, 2012

Bad Mix


2 Chronicles 25:9
Amaziah asked the man of God, "But what about the hundred talents I paid for these Israelite troops?" The man of God replied, "The LORD can give you much more than that."

Baking is one skill which requires precision. From pans to measuring cups, it has to be as the recipe instructed. One ingredient more, or less, will definitely have an effect on the pastry.  Unless you’re a pro, or you’re family’s so forgiving, improvisation is not an option. And for everyone’s sake, check the quality of e-v-e-r-y additive before the mix. A rotten egg cracked into your batter, no matter how fine and fresh the others eggs are, should definitely be trashed. It may cost you time and dimes to restart, but compared to the health risks, would anyone choose otherwise?

When King Amaziah had a headcount of his fighting men who’d go against the Edomites, he found it necessary to recruit a hundred thousand more from their northern brothers. By recruit, that meant hiring them for ten thousand dollars each in today’s currency. After the mix, a man of God told him that the one-fourth additive were idolatrous, rotten eggs and should not march with them to battle or they’d all be overthrown by the enemy. ‘But I paid a billion for these eggs?’ was this baker’s concern. If I’m one from Judah, I’d blurt out, ‘So we’d rather lose our lives to make you feel good about your investment?’ But instead of rebuke, God patiently and gently assured him with these words, ‘I can give you much more than that!’

Logically, obeying God is everyone’s wisest choice. ‘Leave everything behind and follow Me.’  In Him, we are assured of help in troubled times, of joy amidst life’s pain, of hope when everything else fails. But because our eyes are on what we’re leaving behind, we’re missing out on the riches of Christ. When our hearts are foolishly fixed on the emotions we have invested with that ungodly man, or the tenure we’re eyeing regardless of the corrupt system we’re in - - we’ll soon be rotting as well.  In time, God will have to trash out the bad eggs, and unless you call on Jesus’ name to cleanse you, you’re going down with the mix.   So stop calculating your cash in and trust God’s gracious offer of life anew. For surely, He can give you much more than what the world can give.   
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Bad Mix


2 Chronicles 25:9
Amaziah asked the man of God, "But what about the hundred talents I paid for these Israelite troops?" The man of God replied, "The LORD can give you much more than that."

Baking is one skill which requires precision. From pans to measuring cups, it has to be as the recipe instructed. One ingredient more, or less, will definitely have an effect on the pastry.  Unless you’re a pro, or you’re family’s so forgiving, improvisation is not an option. And for everyone’s sake, check the quality of e-v-e-r-y additive before the mix. A rotten egg cracked into your batter, no matter how fine and fresh the others eggs are, should definitely be trashed. It may cost you time and dimes to restart, but compared to the health risks, would anyone choose otherwise?

When King Amaziah had a headcount of his fighting men who’d go against the Edomites, he found it necessary to recruit a hundred thousand more from their northern brothers. By recruit, that meant hiring them for ten thousand dollars each in today’s currency. After the mix, a man of God told him that the one-fourth additive were idolatrous, rotten eggs and should not march with them to battle or they’d all be overthrown by the enemy. ‘But I paid a billion for these eggs?’ was this baker’s concern. If I’m one from Judah, I’d blurt out, ‘So we’d rather lose our lives to make you feel good about your investment?’ But instead of rebuke, God patiently and gently assured him with these words, ‘I can give you much more than that!’

Logically, obeying God is everyone’s wisest choice. ‘Leave everything behind and follow Me.’  In Him, we are assured of help in troubled times, of joy amidst life’s pain, of hope when everything else fails. But because our eyes are on what we’re leaving behind, we’re missing out on the riches of Christ. When our hearts are foolishly fixed on the emotions we have invested with that ungodly man, or the tenure we’re eyeing regardless of the corrupt system we’re in - - we’ll soon be rotting as well.  In time, God will have to trash out the bad eggs, and unless you call on Jesus’ name to cleanse you, you’re going down with the mix.   So stop calculating your cash in and trust God’s gracious offer of life anew. For surely, He can give you much more than what the world can give.