“(Jesus)has done all things well.”
Since this statement about Jesus is true; what has Jesus done well in your life lately? What has Jesus done lately that brought about a needed change in your life? I’m not assuming that He hasn’t, but can you name a good change in your life lately? Through the Holy Spirit, Jesus is always at work improving our lives. We never reach a stage of ultimate personal growth? In Philippians 3:13, Paul wrote, “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended…” The great apostle did not say that he was not saved. What he was saying was that he needed to continue to grow in his walk with Christ.” A fellow told me one time that he knew he was perfect. I said, “no you are not, because you just lied.” I’ve been a Christian for a long time, and I can say with Paul that “I have not apprehended; but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14. I press forward toward the mark of the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” What has Jesus done in your life lately that brought about a needed change in your life? What has Jesus done in your life lately that helped someone else to change? I’m not assuming that you have not, but just asking you to think about your daily relationships. Jesus saved us to shine for His kingdom. In Matthew 5:16 Jesus said: “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father Who is in heaven.” Jesus put us here to shine for Him. We cannot make people make the changes that they need to make just because we think they need to make changes. But we can live before people and reflect the light of Jesus, and help them to see what it means to change. Do people see Jesus in our lives? Do they see in our lives what would be a catalyst for them to change? Do they see what they need to see of Jesus in our lives? Wow! You probably think that I am really self-righteous. I’m not self righteous, I just want to positively reflect Jesus before others. Do I always succeed? Nope! But I sure keep trying. What would you be willing to do today to make positive change happen in your life? You can begin with prayer, and by seeking the leadership of the Holy Spirit in your life. Bro. Joe
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Dr Beau Cooksey
5/21/2017 01:16:32 am
As usual, a great Word Bro Joe. We're observing the Lords Supper tomorrow. I think this will fit right into my message. A look back, @ what He's done for us, a look ahead to His Triumphant return & a look within. Rather than focusing on sin struggles within, in light of this Word, I'm feeling led to look at what He is doing in us currently & what He has already done in us. 2Cor13:5 "examine yourselves & see, if you're in the faith." Love you bro Joe & I appreciate this ministry. Your labor is most certainly not in vain.
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