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TAKING A NATURAL STEP TO MAKE ROOM FOR THE SUPERNATURAL

In 1 Kings, we see Elijah do something pretty crazy. “The Lord gave special strength to Elijah. He tucked his cloak into his belt and ran ahead of Ahab’s chariot all the way to the entrance of Jezreel.” Elijah outran a chariot, but before he did, he tied up his cloak. If God had given him supernatural speed, but he’d been tripping on his cloak the whole way, he probably wouldn’t have outrun the chariot. Elijah took the natural step so the supernatural thing that God was going to do wouldn’t be hindered.

God wants to do the supernatural in your financial life, but what natural steps are you taking to allow the supernatural to flow unhindered?

One of the best first steps to take is to simply take an honest assessment of your financial life. I recommend starting by determining exactly how much you are spending each month and how much debt you have.

I believe God wants us to know exactly where we are financially so we can see and tell of His glory when He does the miraculous in our finances. Moses was on the edge of the Red Sea before God parted it. I’m guessing he wanted the Israelites to get an up-close-and-personal view of the insurmountable obstacle in their path so they could better understand the magnitude of God’s miracle in their lives. They would tell the story of His faithfulness for generations to come.

Regardless of your situation, take an honest look at where you are today. Not to get discouraged, but instead to cast your cares on Him. By getting an up-close and honest view of your financial obstacles, it will make all the miraculous things that He does in your financial life that much richer.

Lord, help me to take the next natural step in order to make way for the miraculous! Amen.