Although it might not always feel like it; although you might not always see it happening, God is intimately involved in your life each and every day. Why? Because He has a greater purpose, and you are part of His plan. He wants to bring meaning and value to your life for His glory and the Gospel.
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When Pilate asks Jesus if He’s a king, Jesus’ answer may seem a bit strange. Interesting that Jesus points back to an event that we celebrate as Christmas. He states, “For this Purpose” He was born. “For this purpose,” He came into the world. Pilate of course was not at the manger with Mary, Joseph, and the Shepherds; but this pointer back to the Nativity scene leads us to a sobering realization…
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Ask a Christian to place themselves in the David & Goliath account in Scripture. Ask them to use it as a metaphor for overcoming this coming year. Almost always, they will place themselves in David’s place, overcoming the giant, Goliath. And that’s where a false Gospel slips into that chapter. We take the place of Jesus in our own story!
In reality, we’re on the hill, looking down at the battlefield in fear. Only after Jesus has overcome and defeated our giants, can we run down to victory BEHIND Him!
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I had a solid plan, but God had a better one. Looking back, here’s what I learned in a season of unexpected change.
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God is in control, but do we live like it? Three vantage points help us shift our perspective and take the next steps in faith.
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Bible, Books, Discipleship, OT
Take a moment to meditate on the deeper level of this Scripture. “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” (Proverbs 19:21) It’s next level, isn’t it? One of those reflections of time and space. I often find myself getting lost in Scriptures like this one. I’m consumed by thoughts of how God is guiding my life, and my eternal life for those willing to accept that statement. God’s sovereignty always seems to be on my mind and always has been.
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Whether you’re following God’s leading or not, don’t underestimate God’s plan. Don’t underestimate the possibility that God may be working far greater intentions for someone else. Don’t underestimate the possibility that you are still a tool in God’s hands, being used for His Gospel and His glory!
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