Andrew Wommack Devotional 13 January 2024 – God Looks For Availability
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Topic: God Looks For Availability
Luke 2:24, “And to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.”
Text: Luke 2:21-24
The Old Testament passage being quoted is from Lev. 12:6-8. The Lord commanded a lamb, a young pigeon, or a turtledove as the prescribed sacrifice. Two young pigeons or two turtledoves were acceptable if the woman could not offer a lamb. Mary would not have offered the lesser offering if it had been in her power to provide the lamb.
This reveals that Joseph and Mary were not well off financially, yet the Lord chose them to be the earthly parents of His only begotten Son.
The Lord doesn’t choose the way man chooses. Man looks on the outward appearance, but God looks on the heart (1 Sam. 16:7).
Mary and Joseph were chosen when they were without fame, position, or money. God entrusted the most precious gift He had to a couple who would indeed have been overlooked if men had been conducting the search.
God isn’t looking for ability but rather availability. D. L. Moody once heard a preacher say, “The world has never seen what God can do with one man who is totally yielded to Him.” In response, D. L. said, “By the grace of God, I’ll be that man.” This uneducated man went on to shake three continents for God.
God will choose you too if you are available (1 Cor. 1:26-28).
This message was written by The Association of Related Ministries International (ARMI) and is an extension of Andrew Wommack Ministries (AWM). ARMI is a unique partnership committed to providing resources to help like-minded ministers succeed in a spirit of excellence and to draw from the experience and expertise of both the AWM and Charis Bible College staff. (www.awmi.net).
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