Yesterday’s blessings from God are wonderful when looking back on them. They encourage, strengthen and ignite the flame of trust, today. Blessings have a way of uniting our spirit with the Spirit of God, bringing unity and a favorable outlook in situations we face in the present.
Sharing yesterday’s blessings with others opens the door to their heart, which allows opportunities to share about the God of miracles. Christians are commissioned to go into the entire world to preach the gospel. I believe, for me, it is the world that lives next door, across the street, and those I rub shoulders with at work. God wants to minister to and change lives. Family members that need the Lord are also the world that requires my attention and love.
Opportunities are everywhere if we look for them, but we must be ready, willing and equipped mentally and spiritually to share God’s blessings. If we are cold or indifferent in our soul, how can we minister adequately? It makes little difference what we once did for God or how He met our needs back when, if we lack the drive and confidence to share yesterday’s blessings.
I’ve heard old timers testify about their experience having received the baptism of the Holy Spirit back in the year …. Receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit is a door that opens to a room with many other doors that need to be opened for Christ. Not stepping through the first door of ministry is like standing on the outside of a hospital in possession of the needed miracle vaccine for those dying inside.
What about the scriptures in (Ephesians -21)? “And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; v.19 “Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; v.20 “Giving thanks and always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
We are not to set back on our laurels thinking that we finally achieved the ultimate blessing from God when we receive the baptism in the Spirit. Little gets done for the Kingdom of God
To keep the anointing alive and fresh in our heart today requires being refilled everyday with enthusiasm to witness for the Lord. Without it, we become stale and weak in our presentation of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. In fact, if our experiences of yesterday’s blessings or yesteryear’s spiritual awareness become foggy memories, how can zest and convincing dialog take place today?
Memories are great, but everyday experiences pose a more meaningful, influential impact on people, because our faith is strong and we believe what we say. Enthusiasm is fresh and alive like a cloud burst from heaven that drenches everyone that listens; getting soaked to the bone in the cleansing, fresh anointing that falls.
Yesterday’s blessings were tremendous for that time and place, whereas, today’s blessings are just as important and necessary for the present state of affairs, as is tomorrow’s blessings for tomorrow’s needs and spiritual guidance.
When David faced the giant on the battle field with only a sling and five, smooth stones, past blessings were fresh in his mind how God enabled him to kill a bear and lion, while watching over his father’s sheep. It was supportive and encouraging having powerful memories of God’s sustaining intervention. I believe he lived a life with daily experiences in God as he walked with Him.
David had confidence that God would not fail him in his present hour of challenges. God proved that He was faithful in past situations and could be counted on when times got tough.
When we keep our personal experiences with God fresh everyday, we are more inclined to step up to the plate of involvement and make a difference in someone’s life; at the same time creating another wonderful memory to look back upon tomorrow.
Written by,
Papa Boyd
Written by,
Papa Boyd
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