Seeking Substance

Prov.31:10-12 (Amplified) A capable, intelligent, and virtuous woman, who is he that can find her? She is far more precious than jewels and her value is FAR ABOVE RUBIES OR PEARLS. The heart of her husband trusts in her confidently and relies on and believes in her securely, so he has no lack of gain or need of spoil. She comforts, encourages, and does him only GOOD as long as there is life in her. Sounds like a women of SUBSTANCE to me! People today say they want SUBSTANCE without having any idea what it really is. I hear women say all the time they don’t want men that are attracted to them just for their beauty, but yet that’s all they give a man to see. They take more time beautifying themselves than they do showing there intelligence or giving their talents. Not knowing, you can’t see substance. SUBSTANCE isn't tangible. SUBSTANCE is not a big house, expensive car or large bank account. You can't see it, taste it or feel it. Substance is something many women say they want in a man, but do they really? If so are you willing to pay the price? SUBSTANCE will cost you everything. SUBSTANCE may mean leaving a nice comfortable beautiful home. SUBSTANCE may mean leaving all you know to travel to a strange land (obedience). Did I say having SUBSTANCE may cost you something? It will cause people to leave you, even people you love (because they don't want to go through the trials with you)..!!! Ok so why does SUBSTANCE cost? The number one reason SUBSTANCE cost, Is because we must die to self (everything we feel makes us…. us!) (comfortability). The bible says we must die daily. Being a BELIEVER means we are led by the SPIRIT of GOD, and being lead, requires obedience to the voice of GOD. Think about how many patriarchs in the bible were called to leave their riches to trust the voice of GOD. Did The Lord have them give up riches and honor among men because HE just wanted to see them alone? No I believe it was for them to grow more intimate with HIM and to realize where their real security comes from. GOD can never trust anyone that has no SUBSTANCE. People with SUBSTANCE are no longer caught up with their own popularity or caught up with the praises of the people that only followed based on what they had and what they look like. I realize money and material possessions are very attractive to those that have never really had their own or to those that are shallow, but when you really get a taste of the FATHER you will realize the SUBSTANCE HE gives and those things no longer have significance or hold true value. Your life begins to be filled with so many other possibilities that money could never buy. True love for example, material has no barring in relationships full of SUBSTANCE; BECAUSE THE FOUNDATION is rooted in LOVE and Love is GOD. Where does money and material come in at? Money comes into it when one or both parties have no FAITH in the others relationship with GOD or realize the price that they may have to pay for this love may be to uncomfortable. Therefore revealing the lack of SUBSTANCE, love or understanding the other may have. Let me prove it to you. Let’s take King David. He was a man of SUBSTANCE that became wealthy because of his SUBSTANCE. David was a true leader even when he was over looked as the king because of his appearance and the job he held. Man looks at the outer but GOD see what's within! GOD never used anyone that had it going on from a worldly perspective. He always uses those that others have counted out. Then he prospers them as they walk in obedience. Look at Job, his friends turned their back and the love of his life threw in the towel as well, and forfeited her BLESSING, because Job was seemingly cursed (money and assets where gone for a season). Job was all alone, no one believed in his transition, his new elevation. Why is that? It may be because they never really loved him at all but was just attracted to the “Myth” of who he was (prosperity he had), or maybe they just had their own things they were concerned about and didn't understand the principles of GOD. Not knowing that When you choose to lose yourself to BLESS and support others (showing true SUBSTANCE), HE'S OBLIGATED to take care of your struggles (issues). Now let’s talk about what exactly SUBSTANCE is: The dictionary definition says that it is the ultimate reality that underlies all outward manifestations and change. SUBSTANCE is having the attitude that says to anyone you come in contact with, that you possess the power to elevate them to next level of living. SUBSTANCE is letting GOD build you from the inside out, even if it cost you your comfortability, your popularity and worldly possessions. People with SUBSTANCE are not subject to what others think about who they’re with, and what they have and don't have. SUBSTANCE is an overwhelming knowing that your life has already been designed and you have an attitude of gratitude for every small thing that GOD has allowed you to go through. Most people think they want a person with SUBSTANCE and will lie and deceive to get that person until they see how much it cost. Then they become like the rich man that couldn't make it into HEAVEN cause he was too caught up on his material possessions (money) and the thought of how he was going to make it if he gave his wealth away (self-consumed). But just think if he would of..! It takes a person of SUBSTANCE to be with a true KINGDOM woman or man of GOD(the price is too great for most). The sad thing is these people never reach purpose, because purpose is wrapped up In SUBSTANCE....!!! Be BLESSED my friends and stay tuned for my next GOD inspired blog of the day.