Our EXAM!
A spiritual exam.
The Bible says, “Examine yourselves to see if your faith is genuine.
Test yourselves. Surely you know that Jesus Christ is among you; if not, you have failed the test of genuine faith” (2 Corinthians 13:5).
In other words, are you really a Christian? Or are you just pretending? You are really a Christian when you have put your faith in Jesus Christ and Christ alone to save you, and you are trusting in Him and walking with Him.
It will show itself in the way that you live.
Sometimes when people go through hardship, they say that event or tragedy has shaken their life; it has shaken their faith. In fact, they say they have lost their faith.
BUT the faith that can’t be shaken is the faith that has been shaken. If it is genuine faith, then it will stand up to the test.
We do not need to fear entering the presence of God even if it means entering through a period of darkness. Above all else we must believe that God is a God of love. If He calls us into darkness in order to enter His presence, then that darkness will become an entry to new levels of relationship with a God who longs for fellowship with you and me.
It is of utmost importance that you understand that your authority in any given situation is the direct result of carrying out YOUR responsibilities.
If you are reluctant to take responsibility for your:
* motives
* actions
* and attitudes, your ability to progress will be greatly inhibited.
Don’t forget that you reap what you sow; it is an immutable spiritual law.
Are you willing to live a sacrificed life unto the Lord?
I hear many say, “What is God’s purpose in my life?”
Many look for others to tell them God’s purpose for them instead of seeking the Lord for their “purpose”.
If you want to know and fulfill God’s purpose – live a sacrificed life unto the Lord, present your bodies a living sacrifice, seek to be holy – “Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.” (1 Peter 1:16).
This is what is acceptable to God and
it is your reasonable, (honest, fair, feasible, proper), service, (duty, responsibility).
Now is the time to make adjustments where necessary so that you will reap a good harvest.
Galatians 6:7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.
*Do you have a problem that is perplexing to you?
*Do you see no way of meeting your need?
* God may have already given you the skills and talents to meet your need. However, He may be waiting for YOU to mix them with faith.
Ask God to show you the steps necessary to solve your problem. Be willing to take the next step.
Matthew 7:7 “Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.
The ROOT stronghold of a person who is argumentative is Pride and Fear.
*This person(which I used to be) is not secure in who they are as a person.
* They mask their inadequacies through a need to always be right.
As we hear so often: “Negative behavior is like the warning light on your car dashboard. It’s telling you there is something going on under the hood”.
Realize this person is in a prison guarded by a root stronghold that has been a part of his/her life for along time.
Unfortunately, it usually takes a significant crisis for that person to examine themselves and become free.
I thank you Lord for touching me this morning and waking me up. I thank
you Lord for a mind to seek you early and a mind to pray and read your word. I praise you this day Lord and honor you
Lord. I exalt and lift you up Father God. I bless your wonderful holy, wonderful
awesome, wonderful so wonderful name. I pray today Lord that you would give me wisdom, wisdom to use the time you have given me wisely. I want to use my time to bring you glory and honor Lord, teach me how to do this.
In Jesus Name, Amen