Abundant Life

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In John chapter 2 we read of the first miracle Jesus performed. He, his family, and friends were invited to a wedding in Cana. Towards the end of the week-long festival, the wedding host ran out of wine. Jesus’ mom persuaded Jesus to intervene. Jesus then proceeded to convert 816 litres of water into the finest quality wine.

What are you seeking God for today? Do you have a need in your life? God is able and willing to meet all your needs, and then some! Jesus once told Paul, “My grace is sufficient for you.” At another time, Jesus said, “I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” There are no half measures in the kingdom of God. He will meet all your needs according to his riches, in Christ. And that, with quality!

God-tracking is expecting God’s abundance with a pure heart

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Beware Burnout

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Joe sat on the edge of his bed, his heart heavy. Workload had increased ten-fold. Pressure to deliver was mounting. With increased productivity came increased responsibility. With increased responsibility came undue criticisms. Joe was at his wit's end and on the verge of crashing.

God has given you a precious cargo. He has given you a life and a purpose to honour him. You’ve a family who need you to be strong and secure. Jesus said, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.” It is not only a sin to violate the Sabbath, but it’s also foolish! Jesus told us to come to him when we’re weary, and then he would give us rest.

If you feel the way Joe did, take a break! Come to Jesus, and he will give you rest.

God-tracking is taking a God-given Sabbath rest. Beware burnout!

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Daring to be Different

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I recently watched a documentary on television that discussed the origins of Christianity. It portrayed “the Church” as a religious institution intent on taking over the world at all costs. However, what the documentary failed to reveal was the true origins of Christianity as seen on the Day of Pentecost when God poured his Spirit out on the early believers. Reading through Acts and the gospels shows a very different picture of the origins and motives of true Christianity.

If you call yourself a Christian and have truly committed yourself to following Christ, then you have chosen to live by all that Christ taught. And he taught:

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbour and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you.” (Matthew 5:43-44)

And

 “Love your neighbour as yourself.” (Matthew 22:39)

And

“And just as you want men to do to you, you also do to them likewise.” (Luke 6:31)

Taking over the world at all costs? I think not.

God-tracking is daring to be different.

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Running on Empty

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In 2 Corinthians, Paul talks about his thorn in the flesh. He says, “Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that it should leave me. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”

Second Corinthians is a personal letter, revealing Paul’s pastor’s heart. The church in Corinth was rebellious and immature, and Paul's authority and teaching had been undermined.

I want to suggest that Paul’s thorn was burnout. Paul had given his all for the churches he’d planted. Some were thriving while others, like Corinth, turned out to be a thorn in the flesh. Yet, Paul writes, God’s grace is enough, and his power is made perfect in our weakness.

Whatever your thorn in the flesh, perhaps burnout, never quit! Keep your eyes on Jesus and rest in God’s grace. Grace is God’s doing! And he will do it!

God-tracking is running on empty by grace

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Success

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How do we measure success? Do we measure it by productivity or a booming bank balance? Or do we measure it by achieving contentment?

Jeff ran a small business. He was soon making good money. Sadly, he failed to acknowledge God and was never content, pressing forward in blind ambition. One day, Jeff entered into a deal that failed. Soon his company collapsed, leaving him destitute.  

The scripture says that unless the Lord builds the house, the labourers labour in vain. It also says that whatever we do, we should walk in godliness and acknowledge God in all our ways. My encouragement to you today is to get out from under God’s feet and into his hands. Acknowledge the Lord and be content with the level of success he brings your way. As Benjamin Franklin Said, "Content makes poor men rich; discontent makes rich men poor." 

God-tracking is being content to work hand-in-hand with God  

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Living the Light

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Psalm 142:3
When my spirit faints within me, you know my way.

In Scripture, we read that when Moses came down from Sinai, he needed to veil his face because he shone with the brilliance of God. Now, it says that through the work of Christ, that veil has been removed. And Jesus said, “You are the light of the world.”

That light in you comes from the glory of the Holy Spirit. This light exposes works of darkness. It is the source of spiritual luminescence that enables those around you to see their way to God.

God’s light will offend those around you who walk in darkness. They may even try to cover your light with a veil, but, even so, they will never prevent your light from burning. You may find the devil trying to snuff out your light by covering up what you believe about sexuality, creation or the exclusivity of Christ, but remember, your light will always be burning, even under that cover!

God-tracking is consistently living the light.

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Get into the word of God and get the word of God into you.
2 Corinthians 3:12-18
Matthew 5:13-16
1 Thessalonians 5:4-11

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Joyful Victory

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Psalm 142:3
When my spirit faints within me,
you know my way.

Many of us live anticipating the worst, instead of living by faith, expecting God’s joyous purposes. All the negative stories we hear when we turn on the news or read a paper don’t help. I think it’s time we wise up to the reality that exists in the peace, hope and security we have in Christ.

Whatever difficulties you face or whatever calamity you witness in the world, remember you are seated with Christ in heavenly realms. By your God you can leap over a wall. If God is for you, who can be against you?

In Jesus, you are already a winner! In Jesus, you are more than a conqueror. If you continue to acknowledge the Lord in all your ways, he will continue to direct the outcome of your days, meeting your every need. He is faithful, and his love will endure every circumstance you may ever face.

God-tracking is expecting joyful victory in this fight we fight.

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Get into the word of God and get the word of God into you.
Ephesians 2:4-10
Romans 8:31-39
Proverbs 3:5-6
John 10:8-11

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