Lack and Limitation by Pastor Frank Damazio
P Frank has just started a blog - here is one of his first posts that is relevant to us as we give our First Fruits offering:
The Kingdom of God operates on principle of supply and plenty, while the world operates on the principle of lack and limitation. We are conditioned to think in terms of lack and limitation, because we allow the world system to shape us by its attitude and influence. We begin to see lack and scarcity everywhere, and we begin to believe that there is shortage of what is needed. We are conditioned by the continuing message the world feeds us that there is never enough.
Cell phones have limited minutes and limited calling areas. Cars have limited gas and travel. Our insurance has limited coverage. Our global oil supply, water supply, and clean air supply is limited. Everything is limited and running out so we must protect what we have!
Have you been influenced by the world system’s thought? Have you begun to cling tightly to everything you have because you are afraid that things are running out?
There was a widow that had begun to live with the lack and limitation principle of the world. The national economy had fallen through the floor and she couldn’t afford to put food on the table. She scraped the last remnants from her cupboard to prepare one final meal for herself and her son. She had given up. She had no future, no provision, no hope.
Then Elijah showed up and reminded her. God doesn’t operate on the world system. He operates on the principle of supply and plenty. Elijah’s first words, “Stop being afraid.” Stop being afraid of what the news is saying. Stop listening to the voices of fear and move into the realm of faith.
Remember this – God is not limited! He never runs short! He never runs out! He is God!
