Showing posts with label might. Show all posts
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Friday, 7 May 2021

REMAINING TRUE TO THE WILL OF GOD BY HIS MIGHT

 

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“Grace is God’s doing and God did it when he strengthened his Son to obey his will through the cross. And God will do it to strengthen you through your trial to follow God’s paramount will for your life.”

Hebrews 12:2
…looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.

Our God is high and exalted. He is our sovereign Majesty. His character is supreme, his power unlimited and his will, paramount. Jesus, facing certain crucifixion at sunrise, sought the will of Father God in the garden. We often forget that Jesus was as much a man as you and I are.

It was past midnight as he prayed in Gethsemane. His friends had fallen asleep a stone’s throw away from where he knelt in the dust. He was under such strain that the capillaries in the skin of his face burst, causing blood to mix with sweat. “Ah, Abba! Would that I did not need to go through with this. If it is your will, please take this cup from me.” Jesus faced the cup of God’s wrath because of your sin and my sin. “Yet not what I will, but what you will.” With that, an angel from God stood by him to give him strength.

Jesus Christ is the Son of God – God in the flesh. Yet, in Gethsemane we see his humanity revealed. Indeed, he is Son of God and Son of Man. As a man, Jesus had a choice. He could have simply stood up, woken Peter, James and John, and gone back home to bed. This was one of the final temptations that Jesus faced. Yet, he resisted. The Son of Man cried out to God his Father but God’s will was firm, and, thank God, Jesus submitted to the will of God.

Some may say that Jesus showed weakness in Gethsemane. Indeed, his flesh might have appeared weak but his Spirit was strong. Through this account of Jesus in Gethsemane, we have a clear example of faith. Faith is the ingredient that took Jesus through his trial. And faith is the ingredient that will take you through yours.

We are saved by grace through faith. Grace is God’s doing and God did it when he strengthened his Son to obey his will through the cross. And God will do it to strengthen you through your trial to follow God’s paramount will for your life.

God-tracking is remaining true to God’s will by the strength of his might

READ ALL ABOUT IT
Mark 14:32-42
Luke 22:39-44
Ephesians 2:8
2 Corinthians 12:7-10


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DON’T GIVE UP, LOOK UP & PRAY

Thank you that your plans – your will – for my life are always for my good and your glory

“O Father God, sometimes I find it so difficult remaining true to your will. However, from the example of Jesus in Gethsemane, I rest in your might to give me strength to follow your will. Your grace is sufficient for me to do whatever you call me to do. So, like Jesus, I look through the trial ahead of me and see myself victorious on the other side. Thank you that your plans – your will – for my life are paramount and always for my good and your glory. Amen.”


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Friday, 25 May 2018

GOD-TRACKING IS NOT BY POWER NOR MIGHT BUT BY THE HOLY SPIRIT


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25 May 2018

GOD-TRACKING IS NOT BY POWER NOR MIGHT BUT BY THE HOLY SPIRIT


 Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through him who strengthens me


 “It’s only by the anointing of the Holy Spirit of God upon you, that will qualify you to succeed.”

I could imagine Governor Zerubbabel sitting among the rubble of the ruins of Solomon’s temple on Mount Zion. He was one of those people who had returned from Babylon, who was perhaps born in captivity. “Adonai, I am a simple man with no knowledge of building a grand temple to your glory. I’m not a mighty warier like King David of old, or powerfully wealthy like King Solomon who built this temple. How am I to do this great task you’re asking of me? How will I restore your mighty temple?”

The Babylonians had conquered Judah in 587 B.C. The Jews had turned from God’s Law and were worshipping useless idols. Through his prophets, God warned his people that Jerusalem would fall, because of their rebellion. For 70 years they would remain in exile. After this time, God would restore his people and rebuild Jerusalem. When Persia overthrew Babylon, its king, Cyrus issued a decree that the Jews could return to their homeland. God inspired Ezra and Nehemiah to unite his people and restore Jerusalem and rebuild the temple. Zerubbabel was appointed governor under the king of Persia. Zerubbabel was a humble man facing the greatest task of his life. I believe Zerubbabel lacked the confidence and skills required to undertake such a great mission. He had neither the military might of David or the monitory power of Solomon, yet God had called him to rebuild Jerusalem and its temple.

Zerubbabel sat with his head in his hands in the blazing sun. Behind him he heard the voice of the prophet Zechariah, “Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of hosts.”

Dear friend, God has a job for you to do. The Scripture tells us that he knows the plans he has for us. Perhaps you’re feeling a little like Governor Zerubbabel felt that day; not qualified or skilled like your predecessors to adequately do the job. God’s Word to you today is, it’s not by the financial power or physical, academic or natural might that you will successfully accomplish this task. It’s only by the anointing of the Holy Spirit of God upon you, that will qualify you to succeed. So, acknowledge the Lord in this mission, seek his power and might and believe that you can do all things through Christ who is your strength. And go for it!

God-tracking is not by power nor might but by the Holy Spirit

 READ ALL ABOUT ITJeremiah 25:1-14Zechariah 4:1-14EzraNehemiah

DON’T GIVE UP, LOOK UP & PRAY

 I can do this, through Christ who gives me strength

 “Holy God, thank you that you have a calling on my life. I surrender to your will and your plans for me. Help me to not rely on my own skills or abilities. Your Word is true. I accept your word to me today that I will succeed not by my abilities but only by the might and power of your Spirit in me. I acknowledge you in all my work and seek your anointing to fulfil my responsibilities. Help me Lord, to be successful in all I do; I put my faith in you. I can do this, through Christ who gives me strength. Amen.”

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