I Paid For That With My Hard Earned Money

That's generally the statement that will come out of our mouths when one of our children breaks a window or dents the car. We'll be the first to tell them in no uncertain terms that they have broken something that they did not have to pay for. And, true enough, children often learn a big lesson about responsibility when they have to work to buy their own possessions.


When we fellowship with the Holy Spirit, and begin whining about what we don't have and what we desperately need, Jesus has every right to step in and say, "I bought that with my very own blood." If you'll pause and think about His Word, He has declared that every need is met according to His riches in glory. Remember a few blogs ago when I made mention that to fellowship with the Spirit, you had to have something in common to talk about? That should be one of the first and foremost of the 'talking points.'


Whatever you need has already been bought by His blood. The blood from the crown of thorns, the lashes that ripped his back apart, the nails that held him to the cross and that flowed out of his side. You will have to admit, dying on a cross was not the easiest thing in the world to do.


Before you begin bringing your petitions to the Lord, spend some time meditating on the price He has already paid for your needs. As the thought of His shed blood becomes a reality in your heart, you'll approach the throne of grace with more boldness knowing that your need has already been bought and paid for.


Think about it.