I REGRET, NOT BEING THE MAN I SHOULD HAVE BEEN, BUT THANK GOD I CONTINUE TO ENDURE!!

Nov. 16, 2014

I REGRET, NOT BEING THE MAN I SHOULD HAVE BEEN, BUT THANK GOD I CONTINUE TO ENDURE!!

God created us for greatness not to just be mediocre, His inspiration and motivation through His Spirit should challenge us to make extraordinary things happen for the glory of God. Remember this is God we are talking about and we are His children. “anything His children and heirs of His kingdom ask in His name it shall be given to us”

“Now if we are children, then we are heirs, heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.” Romans 8:17 (NIV) God has invested in us, He actively involves each of us into finishing up His mandate; to go into all the world and tell everyone of His love, grace, hope, and mercy.

In addition, let them know of God’s desire for them to have “life, and have it abundantly.” His desire also, is that all may receive life eternal, through Jesus Christ His Son. My friends yes I regret, not being the man I should have been, but thank god I continue to endure, because my God has never let me forget that I am His Child.

In addition, we are “a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, [and as His children it is our responsibility to] declare the praises of him who called [each of us] out of darkness into his wonderful light.” 1 Peter 2:9 (NIV)

God made us “in His image” But Satan brings about distractions, we are not made to be followers at the bidding of Satan and manipulated by government and corporate advertisers, we hear a voice telling us, don’t forget scandal comes on today so we rush to our TV’s.

Remember God’s spirit is also saying pick up your bible and read it, get on your knees and pray, go visit the sick, seek my presence daily. “In Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream at night; and God said, “Ask what you wish Me to give you.”

“Then Solomon said, “ I am but a little child; I do not know how to go out or come in. Your servant is in the midst of Your people which You have chosen, a great people who are too many to be numbered or counted.

So give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people to discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of Yours?”1 King 3:5-7 (NASB) My friends, His request was all about God and what He thought God would want.

James tells us “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But we must ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind. James 1:5-6 (NASB)

My friends, how can we ever acquire the wisdom, God is willing to give us, the wisdom of a “man or woman after God’s own heart.” The wisdom from an Omniscience, all knowing God, if we don’t seek after His presence daily.

God tells us in Jeremiah 29:13 (NIV) “seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” So if we are not at that point in our life we thought we should be at Nov. 16, 2014, it does not matter, God is still on the throne, so through His grace we still have a chance to make extraordinary things happen through Him.

For “I am certain that God, who began the good work within [each of us], will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.” Phil. 1:6 (NIV) Oh the love, grace and mercy of God, who promises to

“continue his work in us until it is finally complete,” then we shall see Him coming through those clouds above, and with Him “He will bring [our] reward with Him, and [He] will give to every man [or woman] according [to] his work…” Rev 22:12 (KJV)

So my friends today. Stay focused, remain faithful, love one another and endure till the end and never forget to STUDY&PRAY