Today's scriptures are about our preconceived calling. When God was creating the world, He also had a plan for each of us. We have a reason to be here, especially those of us who are called into the Kingdom. Before I was even thought of, God knew that I would share His Word, through daily devotional e-mails. Before Michael Jordon was 6'6 and dunking basketballs, God knew he would be one of the best basketball players of all times, because that's one of the things he was created to do. One task or journey isn't more or less important than the other, but they're all necessary to carry out God's will. We've each had the opportunity to touch lives in some type of way, whether on as grand a scale as Michael Jordon, or as minute as a parent teaching a child. We each are important and special in some type of way, no matter how we see it.
It's important for us to dream big, and be open to our gifts and talents. I look at the differences and intricacies of human beings, and different cultures, races, and creeds of people in this world. I wonder why some people have the gift to sing, or to draw or paint, while others don't. Small things like that better allow me to see that there is a God. He has given us certain answers, so all we have to do is seek them. Most importantly, we must seek our true calling, because when we love God, we’ll keep His commandments, and follow His Will. That “Will” is so very simple to see, when we're focusing Him. It's written: Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. (Col. 3:2) So many of us stay "lost" for so long, trying to find our way, but that's only because we're not focusing on the right things. That has recently been revealed to me, and my Holy Spirit let's me know, loud and clear, when I'm losing my focus.
When I'm in line with God's will everything feels right, and I feel this overwhelming sense of Peace from within. I'm smiling more, and staying open to the love of God even more. I accomplish so many things without stressing, it's like everything flows perfectly. The enemy will always throw things at me, to try to divert my attention, but God's love is so much stronger than anything my flesh may crave. It's written: The wicked have laid a snare for me, yet I have not strayed from Your precepts. (Psalms 119:110) The enemy is crafty and will do whatever it takes to draw us away from God. However, God loves us so much that He sacrificed His only Son, so that we could have the opportunity to freely live. Live with a purpose, and have peace while doing it.
People often wonder why they have to live a certain way, if our lives have been “predestined” from the beginning of time. We all have a destination, and many ways to get there, and God allows us to choose the way we want to go. Do we want to take the scenic route, or the shortcut? Either way, those who love Him will receive the reward, but it’s up to us to choose how much we’re willing to endure on the journey. It's written: And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified. (Rom 8:28-30) This is a reason to rejoice! You and I have been called, justified and glorified in the Lord. We are more than conquers, because the one true God chose us. When He created Heaven and earth, He had us in mind. That fact alone makes the problems of this world so minimal.
Do you believe that God loves you? Do you believe in Jesus Christ? Are you not sure what to believe? I wonder how many people will answer yes to the last question. If you've previously confessed Jesus as Lord, but have some doubts, then ask Him to show the truth and the way. That's something that only He could answer. He's gone through an awful lot to prove His love to you, and all He asks for is a little faith in return. It’s written: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible. (Heb. 11:1-2) Everything is not meant for us to know all at once, but will soon be revealed to us.
All we need to see right now is the Love of Christ, because He grants us access to the unseen, by the Holy Spirit. Without Him you will not receive your inheritance. If you're reading this right now you're called, this is not an accident. Be sure to choose Him, because He has chosen you. Take some time out to take the God Quiz, which will hopefully help you make the best choice. My favorite verse today is: God ... hath saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began. (2 Timothy 1:9)
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