...Faithful Servant.... October 6, 2014 Todays Prayer Dear Jesus the mediator to the Father in Heaven, Sometimes I feel like I have poured myself into something or someone, and worked and fought for a cause, only to see no fruits for my labor. It all seemed in vain. But I know that You can work in all of that to fulfill a greater purpose. Please, dont let the labor of my heart and hands be in vain. I pray that all I do would be as unto You and for a good purpose and eternal value. Please bless the work of my heart and hands for Your glory. Please empower me with wisdom and insight through Your Holy Ghost. Please guide me every step and every day, to have a part in reaching my family, community then this world for You and ministering to those I love and that you place before me. Within this day Jesus, lead...guide...direct and strengthen me that I will make and be the change NOW! Thank You for the lessons I have learned. Most of all, thank You for being there with me through it all and for carrying me all the way. Lord Jesus and my heavenly Father, thank You for my help meet...Genesis 2:18, my lover and friend-my wife...Thank You for her strength and abilities given by You. Continue to be her support and guide in a time such as these...Allow us to continue the growth in You that You have begun over 40 years ago in this union...Let not anything even attempt to destroy or come between us in any shape, form nor fashion...help us to remember too, Gods Demand For Obedience and Acceptance of His call... Thank You for hearing my prayer and for working in all of our lives. In Jesus name I pray and praise You. Amen October 6, 2014 Todays Devotional Good Morning All, Understanding What God Has Given Us To Do... 1 Corinthians 2: 7-14 (topic using these verses 12-14 KJV) 7 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: 8 Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. 9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. 10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. 11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God. 12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. 13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which mans wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. 14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. God desires for us to know what He has freely given to us. One of the responsibilities of the Holy Ghost is to reveal His plans and purposes to us. They may be hidden for a time, but if we seek Him with our whole heart, we can know what He has given to us. John the Baptist understood this principle. When asked if he was the Messiah, he replied, John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven. (John 3:27 KJV) John understood his role in the Kingdom of God. He came to pave the way for the Messiah; he was not the Messiah himself. His ministry on earth was very brief, yet Jesus described his life in this way; Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. (Matthew 11:11 KJV) Once we understand what God has given to us, we can walk freely in our calling. However, if we strive to walk in a role that He never gave us, it will result in frustration and failure. God wants to reveal His plan to us by His Spirit. This requires a willingness to seek and accept what He gives thus, that we talk therein. It may be different from what we thought. It may require adjustments to follow His path for our lives, but we MUST make the adjustments and follow His plan. As we learn from the life of John the Baptist, obedience requires death to our own will. Ask God to reveal what He has freely given to you to do, then once He reveal it, Just Do It! Pray that you receive and embrace only those things He has reserved for you to receive and to accomplish in your life. Then you can be assured of a life full of meaning and purpose, and you can look forward to hearing those all-important words someday, Well done, My good and faithful servant. Be Blessed...Stand for truth as God has said it...
Posted on: Mon, 06 Oct 2014 13:05:30 +0000