By obeying the Lord’s commands and being in His Word daily, we will benefit in all ways. Good will come our way…practically, economically, and materially as we live according to His Word.
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Acts 20: 24 ” … if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me.”
This should be the prayer and wish of every Believer – to complete the calling that God has given us. Yes, each one of us has been called into a Ministry of some sort. It may be small or large, private or public, modest or grand. But with the calling, comes the work of accomplishing it to the very best of our ability – with God’s help and guidance.
Proverbs 13: 21 ” Misfortune pursues the sinner, but prosperity is the reward of the righteous.”
Good luck – bad luck…the world looks at it like we have no control over what we get. But many times it’s the foolish and reckless decisions we make prior that decide that final outcome. Luck has nothing to do with it when it comes to living a Godly life full of wisdom, prudence, and self-control.
Jeremiah 50: 34 ” Yet their Redeemer is strong; the Lord Almighty is His name. He will vigorously defend their cause…”
God’s powerful hand is ever hovering over you to fiercely protect and contend on your behalf. There is none like His equal. He is your kinsman Redeemer…your Deliverer…the Lord Almighty is His name.
Matthew 16:24 “… and take up his cross and follow Me.”
We are called to follow Jesus with a believing trust and obedience. We are called to follow His leading and act according to His example. Our relationship and fellowship with our Lord and Savior is at the very heart of our walk with Him…it needs to be cared for and nurtured on a daily basis. This new year, determine in your mind to follow the Lord more closely…to be in His Word daily…to listen for His voice more acutely…to commune with Him more actively. At the start of this new year…follow Jesus.
Isaiah 55:7 ” Let the wicked forsake his way.”
Going into the new year…don’t take extra baggage with you. Leave behind those habits that aren’t healthy. Cast off those secret sins that only God and you know. Put aside those things that are good, but take time away from your relationship with the Lord. Forsake anything that you don’t want to continue to battle with…leave it behind.
Luke 6:37 ” Forgive, and you will be forgiven.”
As this year ends – wipe the slate clean…set free those feelings of resentment against others you’ve been harboring. But the very most important person to forgive is yourself. Make the decision to no longer blame yourself for self-perceived short comings and outcomes that may or may not had been within your control. Forgive others and yourself, and don’t allow guilt and blame to follow you into the new year.
Luke 9:62 ” Jesus replied, ‘ No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the Kingdom of God.’ “
To plow well – your furrow must be straight – to have straight furrows, you need to be looking forward, not back. To be of use for the Lord in the coming new year, we can’t be gazing back longingly at the life we had before we became Christians. To be His servant, we must forego all…surrendering, and relinquishing the past and all its trappings.
Philippians 3:113 ” Forgetting what is behind and straining towards what is ahead…”
With the new year fast approaching the Lord would say…Forget what is behind you. Forget the anger, frustration, and impatience you’ve had towards others. Forget those times that someone was mean and wished you evil. Forget the things you’d like to pay back someone for. All these things are now in the past…let them remain there.
Proverbs 29:23 ” A man’s pride brings him low…”
The other day I saw a poster with this on it…” If God has shut the door, why do we keep banging on it?” I pondered this for quite a while, knowing I’ve been guilty many times. We know that we know the Lord has slammed shut a door, but our foolish pride refuses to listen or realize that God knows best.
Instead we’ll stand pathetically at the door, hammering away, insisting the Lord was wrong. Pride deludes us into thinking we have more wisdom than God. When a door gets shut, we need to be thankful and at peace, knowing He wants only the very best for us.
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