Precious Possessions
“But I will punish the nation they serve as slaves, and afterward they will come out with great possessions” (Genesis 15:14).
God kept the people of Israel enslaved 400 years!
But when the time came to free them from the bondage of slavery-
-they came out with great possessions!
These physical possessions symbolize-
-the spiritual possessions we receive when we come out of being enslaved to those things that have hindered us all our lives.
Whenever God brings you through a time of great adversity-
you can expect to come out of that experience with great possessions,
-if you have been faithful through the trial.
This is a universal truth!
When we have been tested and proven-
-the reality of our faith results in possessions from God that we would never receive if we had not gone through those trials.
These are precious possessions in His sight and should be valued greatly.
Those who know you-
-will be amazed at the wisdom that comes from your mouth.
It is one of those mysteries of the gospel that only those who experience incredible testing and hardship can explain.
These possessions are to be shared with others so that-
-they also can know how they might become free.
What has God freed you from that allows you to share your possessions with others?
Share what God has done in your life with someone you work with today.
It may be the possession they need most in their life.
(PA)