SEPARATING THE SPIRITUAL FROM THE PHYSICAL
THE HIDDEN MEANING
INTRODUCTION
In these next scriptures, we at VAL-TE’ believe is that God knows what we need before we ask, often shifting circumstances in our favor or providing strength during difficult moments. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the LORD Forever. Psalm 23: 1-6 NKJV
Biblical Word
NOTHING BUT GOD – “Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” Luke 6: 37-38 NIV
Reference
Ephesians 3: 16-21 – I ask God from the wealth of his glory to give you power through his Spirit to be strong in your inner selves, and I pray that Immanuel will make his home in our hearts through faith. I pray that you may have your roots and foundation in love, so that you, together with all God’s people, may have the power to understand how broad and long, how high and deep, is Immanuel’s love. Yes, may you come to know his love – although it can never be fully known – and so be completely filled with the very nature of God. To him who by means of his power working in us is able to do so much more than we can ever ask for, or even think of: to God be the glory in the church and in Immanuel for all time, forever and ever! Amen. GNT
Significance
UNEXPECTED BLESSINGS (When we do good things for others, life has a way of giving back to us even more than we expected) – We at VAL-TE’ also believe are spiritual surprises – gifts, protection, or peace that arrive exactly when we are not looking for them. Teaches that whatever we give to others – such as forgiveness, love, or generosity – will come back to us magnified. If we are gracious, God will be overwhelming gracious to us in return. It emphasizes that every perfect gift comes from God, often exceeding human limitations, and encourages believers to trust His timing because He can do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think.
