CATEGORY: Restoration
“My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the whole world.” — 1 John 2:1 – 2
Each one of us is patterned according to God’s design. Each one of us an individual. Each one of us unique.
God’s will is not that we would look with suspicion, assuming the worst of every person we meet, but that we would practice discernment and continually seek counsel from the Lord.
God has established each member or part of His Body according to His will, to function in the gifts He has given to each one of us. The Apostle Paul also instructs each one of us; to eagerly desire the greater gifts; and especially the gift of prophecy.
Jesus said, “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
John 13: 34 & 35
Are you actively seeking out the will and purposes of God for your life? Are you following His instructions? Have you done what He has said?
Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-Nego were 3 notable men, placed in a privileged position ordained by God Himself.
In his address to the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, the Apostle Paul, warning them said,
“Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the mutilation! For we are the circumcision, who worship God in the Spirit, rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.” — Philippians 3:2 & 3
Our foundation in Christ, is by necessity, always, the starting point of our lives.