It seems that some can only enjoy life when:
- They have enough money,
- The government is providing another stimulus check,
- Their bills are paid,
- Their marriage is above average,
- Their appliances are all working,
- Their kids are healthy,
- Their homework is finished,
- They didn't burn dinner,
- Their car is running smoothly,
- Their boss isn't on their back or
- They didn't forget to set out the trash on Friday.
It will rain on your parade.
Your bubble will get burst.
Life will continue with or without your permission and you'll eventually have to decide you're going to play the part of the VICTIM or walk as a VICTOR.
You'll either have a TESTIMONY or merely a MONY.
I believe God desires each of us to enjoy a "KINGDOM LIFE" on this side of eternity.
- A life that is filled with JOY, PEACE and WELL BEING.
- A life that knows how to turn lemons into lemonade.
- A life that concludes to rejoice in pain, sorrow, infirmities, reproaches, necessities, persecutions and distresses. (2 Corinthians 12:8-10)
- A life that receives God's STRENGTH during our WEAKNESS.
- A life that determines to rest in the fact that His grace is enough to catch us whenever we fall.
- A life that sees challenges as chances for God to perform a MIRACLE on our behalf!
He gave thanks for what He had and then it multiplied! This is the power of Christ in our life...in every minus...give thanks for what you have, not what you lack...and it shall be blessed to the extent that you're able to bless others as well!
Friend, learn to have a merry heart regardless of the circumstances you face. With every MINUS God can bring a "SUPER PLUS" (surplus) for your good!
ALL THINGS ARE WORKING TOGETHER FOR YOUR GOOD!
- All things...good and bad.
- All things will not necessarily be good - certain things which happen to you may not be good in itself but all things shall work together to bring good to those who love God.
Romans 8:29-30 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.
The will of God is to bring you to a place where you will be like Jesus Christ. This is His ultimate purpose for you.
He FOREKNEW us...
- God knew us before we were formed in the belly of our mother's womb! (Jeremiah 1:5)
- God knew us when we were full of sin.
- God knew us when we were rank sinners.
- God knew us when we were unlovable and hard to live with.
- God knew us when our attitude stunk and no one could stand to be around us.
- God knew us when we were unfaithful.
- God knew us when we were cantankerous.
- He believes I will take on His image and look like Him.
- He believes I can change for the better.
- He believes in me.
- He believes in my future.
- He believes my destiny is sure.
- He invites me to join His cause.
- He pierces my heart with the Gospel message and sends the Holy Spirit to convict.
- He calls me out of my past.
- He calls me into a better future.
- He declares me righteous.
- He absolves my guilt.
- He removes my condemnation.
- He cancels my bond.
- He vacates my judgement.
- He reverses my attainder.
- He receives glory through my righteous living.
- His original goal is achieved by securing my place with Him in Heaven.
- Our covenant relationship is fully manifested.
I want to encourage you today to WALK IN YOUR INHERITANCE! You are destined to look like Jesus, act like Jesus and live like Jesus on this side of eternity.
Decide today to enjoy the KINGDOM LIFE here on earth...not just in the hereafter.
