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Directional Faith
Deuteronomy 32:29/30 “..For they are a nation void of counsel, Nor is there any understanding in them. Oh, that they were wise, that they understood this, That they would consider their latter end..“There are 2 parts to this that need consideration . .
1). . Believe that we have a destiny and there is a point to our existence.
2). . There ought to be a sense of destiny burning deep within our spirit that we are determined to fulfil.
Lamentations 1:9 “..Her uncleanness is in her skirts, She did not consider her destiny, therefore her collapse was awesome; She had no comforter.."
So having no direction causes a lack of energy for her life. This was the catalyst causing there to be . .
- No Ambition
- No Drive (no incentive)
- causing ultimately distraction
John 15:16 “..You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you..“
It has to be one of the greatest discoveries that we could ever make. You see we have been chosen by God almighty.
Psalm 33:12 “..Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord . .I know your reading this, but will you fully understand/grasp this next part The people He has chosen as His own inheritance..“
Tell me you got that, we don’t have to go cap in hand. Why? Because He has chosen us. Yes we have to ask for forgiveness of our sins, but He wants us wort’s & all. This is not only true for the Missionary – Pastors – Evangelists or the full time workers in the Church. But, and note, also for every sinner & born again believer. For we did not choose God but He chose us. Here comes the icing on the cake . .
Exodus19:5 “..Now therefore, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be a special treasure
to Me above all..“
Dose anyone still fill lost and unsure of how to find that compass of life? Eph 1:4/5 show who to find your way. .
Ephesians 1:4/5 “..Just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love, having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will..”
It is far beyond our ability to comprehend, but before this world was ever created we were already chosen by God to walk in a Pure, Holy and righteous way. Before we were ever conceived, long before we were part of our Church God had already prepared the area of ministry & service that He wanted us to be part of. .
Isaiah 48:21 “..He led them through the deserts; He caused the waters to flow from the rock..“
You may be wondering aimlessly at the moment. Whether ‘saved’ or ‘not’, God is trying to guide our path. See it’s not going to be a picnic. But, what we have to do is not ‘let go’ or ‘loose sight’ of God. We have to yearn for Him . . as a deer pants for water, with every ounce of our being.
It’s a shame for which the time we live, that has developed us into one of a lazy apathy and half-heartedness, in where it is commonly said . .
2 Timothy 2:11/12 “..For if we died with Him,We shall also live with Him. If we endure, We shall also reign with Him..“
If we are to _ulfil our destiny before God, then we we need a spirit of excellence in all we do. It is when we are faithful in the small things that we grow and then the Lord will appoint us heirs over our destiny with Him.
Romans 8:17 “..f children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together..“
So to Summarize . . . In this life we don’t get something for nothing. A long distance runner dose not turn up at a race, without first enduring a lot of practice. Hence as a Christian you don’t become saved and think that’s it! NO . . it is a way of life, a whole new life, one that is blessed by a personal knowing and a touch of Grace. We need to find out where we are going, how to get there. Most importantly when we make this decision we have to interface with the Holy Spirit not only into our thoughts, but the decisions we make so that they are right ones, also so that Christ Jesus can be glorified and His light shine brightly in us.
Exodus19:5 “..Now therefore, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be a special treasure
to Me above all..“
Dose anyone still fill lost and unsure of how to find that compass of life? Eph 1:4/5 show who to find your way. .
Ephesians 1:4/5 “..Just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love, having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will..”
It is far beyond our ability to comprehend, but before this world was ever created we were already chosen by God to walk in a Pure, Holy and righteous way. Before we were ever conceived, long before we were part of our Church God had already prepared the area of ministry & service that He wanted us to be part of. .
Isaiah 48:21 “..He led them through the deserts; He caused the waters to flow from the rock..“
You may be wondering aimlessly at the moment. Whether ‘saved’ or ‘not’, God is trying to guide our path. See it’s not going to be a picnic. But, what we have to do is not ‘let go’ or ‘loose sight’ of God. We have to yearn for Him . . as a deer pants for water, with every ounce of our being.
It’s a shame for which the time we live, that has developed us into one of a lazy apathy and half-heartedness, in where it is commonly said . .
- I can’t be bothered . .
- Get someone else to do it . .
- Complain when it has not been done to their liking . .
- Or . . any old thing will do . .
2 Timothy 2:11/12 “..For if we died with Him,We shall also live with Him. If we endure, We shall also reign with Him..“
If we are to _ulfil our destiny before God, then we we need a spirit of excellence in all we do. It is when we are faithful in the small things that we grow and then the Lord will appoint us heirs over our destiny with Him.
Romans 8:17 “..f children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together..“
So to Summarize . . . In this life we don’t get something for nothing. A long distance runner dose not turn up at a race, without first enduring a lot of practice. Hence as a Christian you don’t become saved and think that’s it! NO . . it is a way of life, a whole new life, one that is blessed by a personal knowing and a touch of Grace. We need to find out where we are going, how to get there. Most importantly when we make this decision we have to interface with the Holy Spirit not only into our thoughts, but the decisions we make so that they are right ones, also so that Christ Jesus can be glorified and His light shine brightly in us.
My closing thought . .
“God will often lead us through suffering before
we reach Glory”
