"So then, my dear ones, just as you have always obeyed [my instructions with enthusiasm], not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation [that is, cultivate it, bring it to full effect, actively pursue spiritual maturity] with awe-inspired fear and trembling [using serious caution and critical self-evaluation to avoid anything that might offend God or discredit the name of Christ]. 13 For it is [not your strength, but it is] [c]God who is effectively at work in you, both to will and to work [that is, strengthening, energizing, and creating in you the longing and the ability to fulfill your purpose] for His good pleasure. " Phil 2:12-13
When I read these verses, I saw clearly why we should actively take charge of our lives since God is at work in our lives. It is not that we just have to either do what we feel like or leave it,But WE ARE OBLIGED TO GUARD OUR WAYS TAKING CHARGE THAT WE PLEASE GOD since he is at work in us. God at work in us,what a great and powerful this is.
PRAISED BE THE NAME OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST
Monday, August 19, 2019
Sunday, August 11, 2019
Taking Charge 2
When I read Prov 31:10-27 I see a woman who has taken charge of her life.
In verse 21 it says that "She fears not the snow for her family,for all her household are doubly clothed in scarlet". She has not allowed fear of any kind to take charge of her life.
One can ask why is she so confident that she worries not? When you read the whole part form verse 10-31 one can see the real character of this woman. She is God fearing as well as hard-working and works persistently in preparing for her family for what it needs presently and in the time to come as well.
One great lesson I can get from this Prov 31 woman is that when we trust God and put our present lives and future lives in his care,he will give us strength and guide us in our walks. Through God given strength (physical,mental as well as spiritual) one can be able to work diligently and provide for the current as well as future needs. We then can laugh at the time to come like this woman In verse 25 since fear no longer takes charge of our lives but practically trusting in God.
In verse 21 it says that "She fears not the snow for her family,for all her household are doubly clothed in scarlet". She has not allowed fear of any kind to take charge of her life.
One can ask why is she so confident that she worries not? When you read the whole part form verse 10-31 one can see the real character of this woman. She is God fearing as well as hard-working and works persistently in preparing for her family for what it needs presently and in the time to come as well.
One great lesson I can get from this Prov 31 woman is that when we trust God and put our present lives and future lives in his care,he will give us strength and guide us in our walks. Through God given strength (physical,mental as well as spiritual) one can be able to work diligently and provide for the current as well as future needs. We then can laugh at the time to come like this woman In verse 25 since fear no longer takes charge of our lives but practically trusting in God.
Taking charge
When I look at my life,there are areas i see I have not taken full charge/control of them. I see this when I consider the way I can well plan what to do/what needs to be done but unfortunately fail to accomplish the plans. There are many reasons to this but for me when I reflect, what i see as a hindrace to me is fear.
in 1 Tim 2:5-7 it says
"I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well. 6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, 7 for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
God is telling us that,the faith we have received we should put it in practise and warns us that fear is one of the things that can hinder that progress and growth in our lives.
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, from now onwards,I refuse the spirit of fear to take charge of my life. In Jesus name I proclaim my life will be led by God through his spirit of Power,love and self control,Amen.
in 1 Tim 2:5-7 it says
"I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well. 6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, 7 for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
God is telling us that,the faith we have received we should put it in practise and warns us that fear is one of the things that can hinder that progress and growth in our lives.
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, from now onwards,I refuse the spirit of fear to take charge of my life. In Jesus name I proclaim my life will be led by God through his spirit of Power,love and self control,Amen.
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