Mat 7:24-27 (NIV) "Therefore everyone who hears these words of
mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his
house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the
winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because
it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these
words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish
man who built his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams
rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with
a great crash."
God has expectations for all of us! Those expectations are not defined by a particular organization we belong to but by faithfully serving Him through obedience to His word. If the word says it, I believe God expects for us to put His word into action, through faith and obedience. Romans 2:13(For not the hearers of the law are just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified.) We should all pray for a spirit of acceptance! Proverbs 15:32 "He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding."
In order to obtain a walk with God that contains any amount of substance we must become grounded first. We do this by planting our foundation on a firm ground and not on sinking sand. If our foundation is not built on the unshakable truth found in the word of God we can not withstand the storms that prevail against us.
Psalm 33:4 "For the word of the LORD is right; and all his works are done in truth." Jesus is the "Rock" in which our foundation is built upon. Deepening our relationship with Him will strengthen us and make our relationship solid and unshakable. Psalm 62:7 In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.
Not only do we seek salvation through baptism in Jesus name and the infilling of the spirit of the holy ghost, we also must seek a closeness with our Father that comes from a committed relationship with Him. Really connecting with Him in all we do and passionately serving Him and applying His will in your daily lives. Serving Him through moments of peace and through times of storms. We serve God by choice, God desires for us all to follow Him, but He will not force us. We must make a choice to allow God to transform us into who He would have us to be. We are not defined by who we know, how much money we have in our bank accounts or even our careers. We are defined by God, we are His children. There is no greater love that one can experience than the love of our heavenly Father. We shouldn't harbor the truth but share it with others as often as possible. Mark 16:15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
Worldly possessions mean very little in the scheme of things. We certainly can't take these treasures with us to Heaven. Our eternity with Jesus Christ is what matters most. Let's make everyday and experience with Him deeper and better than the one before. Let's stand firm and committed to His word and trust Him. Following after His ways steadfastly and assuredly. Nothing or no one can bring us the joy and riches He brings, He holds our future!
Lord,
Help me to draw closer to you each day I live. Help me to be what you would have me to be. You have a purpose for my life, please allow me to fulfill your purpose. I love you and desire to be more like you. I know with your help all things are possible! Help me to keep my trust in you and to never resist your direction for my life. Allow my walk with you to be infallible, please keep me in your perfect will always.
In Jesus Name, Amen!
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