GOD-TRACKING IS NEVER GIVING UP

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“You may feel like a lump of mud on a potter’s wheel, but the Master Potter has not abandoned his work; he is reshaping you to be his jar of clay, filled with his Spirit for his good purposes.”

Ephesians 2:19
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.

I recently attended a conference where the theme was, It Ain’t Over till God Says It’s Over. As someone who has experienced a hiatus in his work and calling, I know what it’s like to reach a point where you question what you’re supposed to be doing in life. Past successes have come and gone, leaving you feeling satisfied, yet spent and past failures have reaped their grim reward leaving you feeling disappointed and forlorn. Ever been there?

Norwegian preacher, Mats Ola shares the story of his father who was a successful church pastor. By the time he reached his early 50s, he’d developed a thriving ministry. Then out of the blue, came unvalidated severe criticism. Eventually, broken-hearted, his father was forced to resign and leave the ministry. Mats’ dad turned to business and was soon making a great deal of money. Ten years later, at a church conference, Mats Ola’s father had an encounter with God and was challenged to return to the ministry. At age 64, after attending Bible College with his wife, Mats’ father was called to pastor a church in the far north of Norway, where the sun never rises in winter. Here he ministered God’s word until he died at age 94.

In Jeremiah 18 we read of how God called the prophet down to the potter’s house where he watched as the potter fashion a fine vessel out of a lump of clay. However, there was a flaw in the vessel and the potter was dissatisfied with his work. So, he crumpled it up and began refashioning it again until it was perfect in his eyes. Perhaps the Lord is refashioning you today. You may feel like a lump of mud on a potter’s wheel, but the Master Potter has not abandoned his masterpiece; he is reshaping you to be his prize jar of clay, filled with his Spirit for his good purposes.

It ain’t over till God says it’s over! God knows the plans he has for you.

God-tracking is never giving up

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Jeremiah 18

Lamentations 3:21-23

2 Corinthians 4:7

Jeremiah 29:11

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DON’T GIVE UP, LOOK UP & PRAY

I know you’re not finished with me yet. I give myself wholly to the work you have called me to do

“Dear Lord I feel so abandoned today. I feel as though I failed at what you called me to do. Please forgive me for any faults I have and, I pray, revision me into your masterpiece. I know I am no more than a jar of clay but I desire to be the grandest vessel I could ever be to fulfil the plans you know you have for me. I’m yours, Lord. I know you’re not finished with me yet. I give myself wholly to the work you have called me to do. Amen.”

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GOD-TRACKING IS RESPONDING TO GOD’S CALL, IN AN INSTANT

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“Matthew had a very secure job and lived in the lap of luxury. He had the protection of the state and the respect of the Romans. Yet, he left it all in an instant to follow the call of his Lord.” 

Matthew 4:19

And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”

Levi was a very rich man. However, his wealth was acquired by divisive gain. Levi was a Jewish tax collector who setup his booth in central Jerusalem where, accompanied by an armed Roman guard, he would solicit taxes for Caesar. It was his job to extort money from his own people, for a sizable reward from Rome. His neighbours hated him. Brave men would spit at his booth as they passed by. Tax collectors were considered to be cohorts with the Roman overlords and enemies of the Jews.

Jesus was in town one morning. There were many people reluctantly lining up at Levi’s booth to pay their dues to Rome. Jesus quietly stood at a distance watching. The Jewish teachers of the Law were waiting to see how he would react to this blight on the streets of Jerusalem. Then, from where he stood, Jesus looked straight at Levi and called out, “Follow me.” At that, the power of the conviction of God came upon Levi. He immediately stood up and, to the startlement of his Roman guard, strode over to Jesus. “Here I am, rabbi!” Levi bowed to his new Master.

In this story, Levi, or Matthew, as he became known, didn’t hesitate to drop everything at the call of Christ. He did not say, “I’ll need time to think about what you’re asking. Please give me a moment.” He immediately left his booth, his position as a tax collector and his money to obey Jesus. Matthew had a very secure job and lived in the lap of luxury. He had the protection of the state and respect of Rome. Yet, he left it all in an instant to follow the call of his Lord. Because of his obedience and submission, this man became one on Jesus’ inner circle and went on to pen one of the four gospel accounts of the life of Christ.

At the call of Christ Matthew spontaneously responded to follow him. Have you heard that call?

God-tracking is responding to God’s call, in an instant.

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Luke 5:27-32

DON’T GIVE UP, LOOK UP & PRAY

I rest in your empowering grace and seek first your kingdom and righteousness

“Lord, here I am, use me. Dear God I realise that I have been procrastinating for far too long. I have heard your call to move out and to follow what you have planned for me. Forgive me for waiting so long. I pray now that you will help me and equip me to follow that call. Help me to step out in faith and help me to succeed in the ministry to which you have called me. Lord, I rest in your empowering grace and seek first your kingdom and righteousness. Therefore, O Lord, I know that you will provide all I’ll ever need. Amen.”

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“I need to look up higher than the hills to find my help!”

Proverbs 4:25

Let your eyes look straight ahead, fix your gaze directly before you.

Don’t give up, look up! These were words I once wrote on the blank interleading page of my Bible between the Old and the New Testaments. I have reminded myself of that phrase countless times when pressures have risen and oppositions mounted.

My old dad’s favourite Bible reference was found in Psalm 121: “I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come?” He would say, “I need to look up to see the hills, but my help does not come from the hills.” Then he’d quote the next verse, “My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth,” adding, “I need to look up higher than the hills to find my help!”

The Bible is full of what I call Look Up Verses. Look out for look up verses when you read the Bible. If you feel like giving up today, don’t. Rather look up! And look up these verses while you’re about it (see the context of each by clicking the Bible links below):

•  “…God may count you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may fill every good purpose of yours and every act promoted by your faith.” (2 Thessalonians 1:11)
• “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” (Isaiah 40:29)
• “…being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 1:6)
• “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 15:13)
• “The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory for ever and ever. Amen.” (2 Timothy 4:18)

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READ ALL ABOUT ITPsalm 121
2 Thessalonians 1:5-12
Isaiah 40:26-31
Philippians 1:3-6
Romans 15:8-13

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I lift up my eyes to beyond the hills, because I know my help comes from the maker of heaven and earth.

“Dear Father God, I feel as though I’ve reached the end of my tether. So much has gone wrong lately and I feel so totally unmotivated that I just want to give up. But I know that giving up is wrong. You, O Lord, are high and lifted up; high above all my worries and woes. So, I choose today to not give up, but look up. I lift up my eyes to beyond the hills, because I know my help comes from the maker of heaven and earth. Though I walk through this valley I know you are with me. I pray, direct my path and open your pre-planned purposes to me, that I may know the way, to walk in it. Praise you, Lord! Amen.”

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GOD TRACKING IS REMAINING POSITIVE IN GOD’S POWER, TO THE END!

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Joshua 1:9
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

“Do not allow popular opinion to undermine God’s plans for you. He is your source and your resource. You will make it.”

 One day Monkey called all the animals in the forest to the great oak tree. “I’m sure you’ll all agree,”
said Monkey to the crowd, “monkeys are the greatest when it comes to tree climbing, but frogs are so small and slimy, they are terrible at climbing trees.” He then challenged all the frogs to race up the oak. The first one to the top will be declared king of the forest. Monkey had confidence all the frogs would fail to make it to the top of the tree. The humble group assembled at the base of the tree and began to climb its mighty trunk. “They’ll never make it,” shouted Monkey! “No, they won’t,” called fox, “they’re all to small and slimy.” Eventually all the other animals joined in, mocking the frogs and discouraging them in their exploit.

One by one the little frogs began to fall to the ground. Some had hardly taken and few steps when the ridicule of the crowd so discouraged them that they simply gave up. Eventually, there were only four brave frogs left climbing the great oak tree. By now they were halfway up its trunk. The jeers and scorns of the crowd continued, “They’ll never make it! They’re too small! They’re too weak, too slimy!” On it went until eventually two of the remaining frogs just gave up and slid down the tree trunk. The remaining two battled and battled against the steep effort of the climb and the intense discouragement from below. Almost at the top one of the last two frogs stopped. “That’s it, he’s finished,” yelled Monkey! With that, the little frog gave up and allowed himself to slip down to the earth below. Only one little frog remained. He kept going, step by step, slow but steady. “You’ll never make it,” called someone below. The crowd joined in calling for his failure. Finally, the brave little guy victoriously reached the top of the tree. He’d made it, despite the ridicule and discouragement. The crowd was silent. No one believed he’d make it. Some asked, how did he do it? Why did he succeed, and the others fail? Owl answered, “Because he is deaf.”

A short time after leaving Egypt, the Israelites came to the border of Canaan. The Lord said to Moses, “Send men to spy out the land of Canaan, which I am giving to the people of Israel.” So, Moses sent out 12 spies, one from each tribe of Israel. They returned with the report, “The land is a land that flows with milk and honey, and this is its fruit. But, all the people that we saw in it are of great height. We seemed like grasshoppers in their sight.” Only two spies gave a positive report, “Let us go up at once and occupy it, for we are well able to overcome it.” Caleb and Joshua were the only two men of that entire generation who eventually entered the Promised Land to eat of its fruit.

If you’re facing a great climb today hear this: you will make it! Be deaf to the discouragements and negative words around you. Listen only to God’s Word. God said to Joshua, “Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Your God is with you. Do not allow popular opinion to undermine God’s plans for you. He is your source and your resource. You will make it! And, when you pass through the waters, he will be with you, they shall not overwhelm you. When you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. For he is the Lord your God.

God-tracking is remaining positive in God’s power, to the end

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Numbers 13
Joshua 1:7-9
Isaiah 43:1-2

DON’T GIVE UP, LOOK UP & PRAY

I choose to not give up but look up and climb this tree with confidence that you who promised are faithful, and you will do it.

“Dear Lord, I feel so discouraged and demotivated today. Those around me have criticised me and mocked me. Their words of discouragement have begun to undermine my sense of your call on my life. Lord, I’m sorry for listening to popular opinion. Today I choose to not give up but look up, and climb this tree with confidence that you who promised are faithful, and you will do it. Holy Spirit, you are my source and resource. You are my energy, my stamina and my inspiration. Therefore, I close my ears to jeers of the crowd and fix my eyes on you, Jesus. Amen.”

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GOD-TRACKING IS NOT GIVING UP AFTER THE FIRST HALF

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GOD-TRACKING IS NOT GIVING UP AFTER THE FIRST HALF

2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away;
behold, the new has come.

I was engrossed in the match, watching the rugby team I support being beaten in the first half of the game. They’d gone into halftime at the score of 0 – 21. But Rugby is a game of two halves. In the second half, our guys had got it together and thrashed their opponents, 33 – 21! Come on! Just when I thought all was lost, my team came back in the second half of the game and won the match!

I don’t know if Jesus enjoyed sport but I do read of one occasion when he and his family attended a wedding. In Bible times and in Jewish culture, weddings were big events. Sometimes the celebrations would go on for days. As with modern day weddings, it was important to ensure the catering was adequate for the event. This wedding had probably been going on for some time, however, the hosts had under catered; they had run out of wine. Jesus’ mum hears the servants nattering and, after mentioning the dilemma to Jesus, turns to them and says, “Do whatever he tells you.” Jesus called for six large stone water jars and instructed the servants to fill them with water. “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the feast,” Jesus said. Miraculously the plain water had been turned into excellent wine. The wedding host called the bridegroom and said to him, “Everyone serves the good wine first, but you have kept the good until last.” Just when they thought all was lost, Jesus came back in the second half of the feast and won the day.

The Lord has a plan for your life. Though you may feel you’ve not seen any significant results, I tell you, the game is not yet over. You see, I don’t believe God gives us second chances; I believe God gives us new beginnings. The whistle has blown. It’s kick-off into the second half and you’re headlong into winning the match. God has a new beginning for you; the best is yet to come! Play with all your might and watch how Jesus will turn your game around. Jesus can turn your water into wine. Jesus can turn your mediocrity into excellence. So, continue to acknowledge the Lord in all your ways and go on to win the game.

God-tracking is not giving up after the first half

READ ALL ABOUT ITJohn 2:1-12Jeremiah 29:11Proverbs 3:5-6

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DON’T GIVE UP, LOOK UP & PRAY

I acknowledge in all I do and trust you will turn my mediocrity into excellence

“O Lord, I feel as though I have lost the game. I have been serving you for so many years but don’t seem to see the results. I know that in you, my labour is never in vain. And yet, I feel there’s more to come. Take my work; take my relationships take my ambitions and help me achieve what you purpose for me. I repent of all wrongdoing and failure and seek you for a new beginning. Just as the wine that Jesus created in the second half of the wedding at Cana was better than the wine served in the first half, so I believe you have saved the best for last, in my life. I acknowledge in all I do and trust you will turn my mediocrity into excellence. Amen.”

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