BE HAPPY ON
THE
ROAD TO WHERE YOU’RE HEADED
When Jesus met the disciples they were really a
bunch to talk about.
Basically they were a bunch of cussing, tax
collecting, smelly men who probably did not dress or groom themselves well.
Aren’t you glad God sees hearts!!
There was always something about them that stunned
me. They were called by Jesus to follow Him, and they
left what they were doing
and followed Him.
The fishermen, the tax collector, the brother who called out
to His other sibling that they had met Jesus – they all forsook what they were
doing and followed the Lord.
Jesus took them from simple men and in two and half
years their lives were so changed that they would never be the same.
Jesus took the ordinary and saw in them
extraordinary qualities that they used to revolutionize the entire world (at
that time).
They did it without phones, cars, aircrafts and no
technology. They performed some of the greatest
miracles.
People knew the power of God was so
strong upon
Peter that they would lay the sick along the road he passed on so that his
shadow would fall upon them (and they were healed).
These men together with a few others (like Paul) turned the world upside down.
These men together with a few others (like Paul) turned the world upside down.
We may not have the experiences the
disciples/apostles had, but we are all called of God, we each have a purpose to
fulfill:
Isaiah 14:27 “For
the Lord of hosts has purposed,
and who will annul it?
His hand is stretched out,
and who will turn it back?” English Standard Version (ESV)
and who will annul it?
His hand is stretched out,
and who will turn it back?” English Standard Version (ESV)
Ephesians 1:11 “In
him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined
according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the
counsel of his will,” English Standard Version (ESV)
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 “Or do
you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you
have from God? You are not your own, 20 for you were bought with
a price. So glorify God in your body.” English Standard Version
(ESV)
The question is will you look at yourself and say
that you are not good enough?
Or will you look to God who can take nothing and
make something out of it (Genesis 1).
As a matter of fact can take anything and can make
anything new (2 Corinthians 5:17)?
I’m sure they all had their moments, especially
when Jesus was crucified right in front of their eyes. It would have been easy
for them to give up and walk away and say they weren’t good enough anyway, but
they did not.
They walked through every moment of their lives and
with God on their side decided that their current positions were not going to
stop them from being what Jesus wanted them to be.
With God, almost does not count.
So if you almost gave up – He does not see that. He
sees your willing heart and
that’s all God needs.
that’s all God needs.
Be confident that as long as you are willing, God
will work out the rest.
So be happy on your road to becoming all God wants
you to be.
It will never happen overnight – perfection takes
time.
You will find that with every experience you learn
more about yourself and God and in turn that same experience can be a blessing
to someone else’s journey.
May God’s grace and unmerited favor flood your
heart. And may His Word strengthen and sustain you.
God never
calls us to do something for Him that He does not empower us to do if we are
willing to do the work and time. Please, take the time to get to know God in an
intimate way.
As your
relationship with Him grows, you move up in rank and are assigned harder
missions. Your purpose on earth is to shine God’s love to a lost, dying world.
Your
mission, if you should choose to accept it, is waiting for you!
Open your
ears and your heart to the Lord and be excited about your new future serving
Him in truth and spirit.
Can God change your
life?
God has made
it possible for you to know Him and experience an amazing change in your own life.
Serve Him.
Wait on Him.
And expect …
for He is able to do much much more than you can ask or imagine.
Settle that
sin issue ...
“Father God, I confess I am a sinner and my
sins have separated me from You.
I am truly sorry. I now want to turn away from
my past sinful life and live a new life pleasing to You.
Please forgive me, and help me avoid
sinning again.
I believe that Your Son, Jesus Christ died
for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer.
I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my
life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Thank You that
according to Your Word, I am now born again.
Please send Your Holy Spirit to help me
obey You, and to do Your will for the rest of my life. I promise to study Your Word - the Bible.
Use
me for Your glory.
In Jesus' Name I pray, Amen.”
“I Will
Serve You (Thee)” Maranatha!
lyrics
I will serve You (I will serve You)
Because I love You (Because I love You)
You have given life to me
Because I love You (Because I love You)
You have given life to me
I was nothing (I was nothing)
Until You found me (Until You found me)
You have given life to me
Until You found me (Until You found me)
You have given life to me
Heartaches (Heartaches)
Broken people (pieces)
Ruined lives are why
You died on Calvary
Broken people (pieces)
Ruined lives are why
You died on Calvary
Your touch (Your touch)
Is what I long for (Is what I long for)
You have given life to me
Is what I long for (Is what I long for)
You have given life to me
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