PRACTICAL CHRISTIANITY - MEDITATE DAY AND NIGHT
Jan. 19th, 2026
YOU CAN NEGOTIATE WITH GOD.
Negotiating with God may sound arrogant and controversial but we read about it more often than we may not dare to admit. Negotiating with God is not like a business negotiation, or on the bases of equality, rather it is a kind of plea for consideration but never the less a negotiation. It is different from a bargain. {Bargaining is a competitive, single-issue (often price) exchange, aiming for a win-lose outcome with quick concessions (like haggling), while negotiation is a broader, strategic discussion to find mutually beneficial solutions, focusing on long-term value, multiple issues, and collaborative, win-win results.}
Cain was the first man to negotiate with God. It was a plea deal for a lesser punishment which is common in courts today. Cain replied to the Lord, “My punishment is too great for me to bear! You have banished me from the land and from your presence; you have made me a homeless wanderer. Anyone who finds me will kill me!” The Lord replied, “No, for I will give a sevenfold punishment to anyone who kills you.” Then the Lord put a mark on Cain to warn anyone who might try to kill him. (Gen. 4:13-15 NLT)
Moses’ was the longest of negotiations until he almost got himself killed (Exo. 13-14) Finally, he threw in the tongue issue and God gave him Aaron. “O Lord, I’m not very good with words. I never have been, and I’m not now, even though you have spoken to me. I get tongue-tied, and my words get tangled. (Exo. 4:10)
Jacob will not let the man, identified as God, who wrestle him go until he received his blessing (Gen. 32:22-32) Samson on death row still negotiated with God one more time for strength for revenge (Jud. 16:28) Our Lord Jesus Christ negotiated for the return of His glory at the successful completion of His mission on earth before He left all to suffer for mankind. “I brought glory to you here on earth by completing the work you gave me to do. Now, Father, bring me into the glory we shared before the world began.” (John 17:4-5 NLT)
This is not challenging God but it is about knowing your limitations and fears and been honest about them. Sometimes, it is calling for back-ups, other times it is seeing yourself as unfit for the job like Jeremiah. You can negotiate with God even when you are reluctant to accept His calling. He is the bestest Father.
THE WORD: “Don’t say, ‘I’m too young,’ for you must go wherever I send you and say whatever I tell you. And don’t be afraid of the people, for I will be with you and will protect you. I, the Lord, have spoken!” (Jer.1.7-8.NLT)
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Jan. 19th, 2026
YOU CAN NEGOTIATE WITH GOD.
Negotiating with God may sound arrogant and controversial but we read about it more often than we may not dare to admit. Negotiating with God is not like a business negotiation, or on the bases of equality, rather it is a kind of plea for consideration but never the less a negotiation. It is different from a bargain. {Bargaining is a competitive, single-issue (often price) exchange, aiming for a win-lose outcome with quick concessions (like haggling), while negotiation is a broader, strategic discussion to find mutually beneficial solutions, focusing on long-term value, multiple issues, and collaborative, win-win results.}
Cain was the first man to negotiate with God. It was a plea deal for a lesser punishment which is common in courts today. Cain replied to the Lord, “My punishment is too great for me to bear! You have banished me from the land and from your presence; you have made me a homeless wanderer. Anyone who finds me will kill me!” The Lord replied, “No, for I will give a sevenfold punishment to anyone who kills you.” Then the Lord put a mark on Cain to warn anyone who might try to kill him. (Gen. 4:13-15 NLT)
Moses’ was the longest of negotiations until he almost got himself killed (Exo. 13-14) Finally, he threw in the tongue issue and God gave him Aaron. “O Lord, I’m not very good with words. I never have been, and I’m not now, even though you have spoken to me. I get tongue-tied, and my words get tangled. (Exo. 4:10)
Jacob will not let the man, identified as God, who wrestle him go until he received his blessing (Gen. 32:22-32) Samson on death row still negotiated with God one more time for strength for revenge (Jud. 16:28) Our Lord Jesus Christ negotiated for the return of His glory at the successful completion of His mission on earth before He left all to suffer for mankind. “I brought glory to you here on earth by completing the work you gave me to do. Now, Father, bring me into the glory we shared before the world began.” (John 17:4-5 NLT)
This is not challenging God but it is about knowing your limitations and fears and been honest about them. Sometimes, it is calling for back-ups, other times it is seeing yourself as unfit for the job like Jeremiah. You can negotiate with God even when you are reluctant to accept His calling. He is the bestest Father.
THE WORD: “Don’t say, ‘I’m too young,’ for you must go wherever I send you and say whatever I tell you. And don’t be afraid of the people, for I will be with you and will protect you. I, the Lord, have spoken!” (Jer.1.7-8.NLT)
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