By His Hand Not Yours

Revel in your accomplishments, revel in your successes, and revel in all the things that God has done and given to you. It is by His hand, not yours, that all this has come about. Freely He gives, but remember, just as easily can He take away. You best be pointing to Him.

July's Message, Day 6:

You may say to yourself, “My power and the strength of my hands have produced this wealth for me.” But remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your ancestors, as it is today. Deuteronomy 8:17-18 NIV

Let's not forget the One who is our Maker and Source of all good things. Do not be deceived by pride and seriously think that simply by your own power, strength, and abilities, that you've acquired and accomplished all the successes in your life. God blesses and provides, He allows and enables successes, and He has given you those talents and abilities. Never forget, too, that in a single moment your health may fail, your possessions may be stripped away, job and career lost, loved ones gone, and you could be left with nothing and unable to start over. Sorry, but it is a reality check, for truly the Lord gives and has the ultimate power to take away. You are not in control, He is. Boast in Him and all He's done and given to you, for it is all by His hand not yours.