Can a Saint Falsely Accuse God?

April 20th, 2012 by JDVaughn Leave a reply »

All the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen . . . —2 Corinthians 1:20


Jesus’ parable of the talents recorded in Matthew 25:14-30  was a warning that it is possible for us to misjudge our capacities. This parable has nothing to do with natural gifts and abilities, but relates to the gift of the Holy Spirit as He was first given at Pentecost. We must never measure our spiritual capacity on the basis of our education or our intellect; our capacity in spiritual things is measured on the basis of the promises of God. If we get less than God wants us to have, we will falsely accuse Him as the servant falsely accused his master when he said, “You expect more of me than you gave me the power to do. You demand too much of me, and I cannot stand true to you here where you have placed me.” When it is a question of God’s Almighty Spirit, never say, “I can’t.” Never allow the limitation of your own natural ability to enter into the matter. If we have received the Holy Spirit, God expects the work of the Holy Spirit to be exhibited in us.The servant justified himself, while condemning his lord on every point, as if to say, “Your demand on me is way out of proportion to what you gave to me.” Have we been falsely accusing God by daring to worry after He has said, “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you”? (Matthew 6:33). Worrying means exactly what this servant implied— “I know your intent is to leave me unprotected and vulnerable.” A person who is lazy in the natural realm is always critical, saying, “I haven’t had a decent chance,” and someone who is lazy in the spiritual realm is critical of God. Lazy people always strike out at others in an independent way.Never forget that our capacity and capability in spiritual matters is measured by, and based on, the promises of God. Is God able to fulfill His promises? Our answer depends on whether or not we have received the Holy Spirit.
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April 20, 2012
Journal Entry for Today-JDV

Lord, this line from Chamber’s devotional; …..”Worrying means exactly what this servant implied—I know your intent is to leave me unprotected and vulnerable” struck me as a very powerful indictment on my worrying. It occurs to me that being concerned (worrying) about not being spiritual enough, obedient enough, or studious enough as a believer can also fall into the category of not trusting God. Is it possible that my concerns about not being “good enough” fall into the category of accusing God? Lord is it possible that because You began the work in me, and promised to complete it, that any worry about my progress could be accusing You?

And God says…”Seek first the kingdom of heaven which is Jesus. Acknowledge the Lord in all your ways, and trust that as you look to and for Jesus for every hope and need, you are transformed into His likeness. There is no requirement for measuring up, keeping the rules or adhering to certain disciplines. There is only your surrender to Jesus. Surrender your needs, hopes, dreams; yes all of your life, and experience life and life more abundant. Nothing can separate you from My love, mercy and grace. You need not even try to measure up. Simply surrender and allow Jesus living through you to meet all the requirements that you cannot.” 

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