Held by the Grip of God 06 28 2014 I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me —Philippians 3:12 Never choose to be a worker for God, but once God has placed His call on you, woe be to you if you “turn aside to the right hand or to the left” (Deuteronomy 5:32). We are not here to work for God because we have chosen to do so, but because God has “laid hold of” us. And once He has done so, we never have this thought, “Well, I’m really not suited for this.” What you are to preach is also determined by God, not by your own natural leanings or desires. Keep your soul steadfastly related to God, and remember that you are called not simply to convey your testimony but also to preach the gospel. Every Christian must testify to the truth of God, but when it comes to the call to preach, there must be the agonizing grip of God’s hand on you— your life is in the grip of God for that very purpose. How many of us are held like that? Never water down the Word of God, but preach it in its undiluted sternness. There must be unflinching faithfulness to the Word of God, but when you come to personal dealings with others, remember who you are— you are not some special being created in heaven, but a sinner saved by grace. “Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do. . . I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:13-14). « Previous Day Next Day » Bible in One Year: Job 11-13; Acts 9:1-21 Categories: Attitudes, Christian Life, Growth, Humility, Pride, Relating To God, Relationships, Sanctification Tags: growth, humility, pride, sanctification Share Twitter Email Print You can make a difference. Even the smallest donation helps reach people around the world with the life-changing wisdom of the Bible. Donate Leave a Reply You must be logged in to post a comment. Wisdom from Oswald Chambers We are apt to think that everything that happens to us is to be turned into useful teaching; it is to be turned into something better than teaching, viz. into character. We shall find that the spheres God brings us into are not meant to teach us something but to make us something. The Love of God—The Ministry of the Unnoticed, 664 L Get Our Daily Bread Delivered Directly to You! imageFew disciplines can transform our lives like being in God’s Word every single day. The Our Daily Bread devotional is a helpful companion for your personal Bible study. Each page provides a Scripture verse and a commentary from trusted Bible teachers. Request to have a copy sent to your home or office without cost or obligation. Sign up for the Our Daily Bread devotional by filling out ... Continue Reading »
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