“who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began…”
Has it ever occurred to you to ask God “why me?” It has me. I wonder all the time. I don’t deserve anything God has given me, and I deserve even less to be used by Him to bring fame to His holy name throughout the earth.
So why did He save me and call me? Why did He save and call you? Paul gives us the answer right here: because of His own purpose and grace. Further, and to really cap it off, God did it before there was even time. Before we were even born, our salvation and purpose were just as sure as they are right now.
That’s incredible, and worthy of worship, love, and adoration.
God doesn’t need us, and He didn’t have to save us; but for His glory and purpose He did, and then gave us a purpose and a job even after that.
Your task, your purpose, was set for you before you were even born. That’s gotta give you some confidence. That means that God’s plan for you and everyone you come into contact with was in place too. We have a big God.
We didn’t do anything that deserved this, or drew God to us. We have nothing that we can offer him. Our good is filthy before God.
That’s a real miracle. That God can take me and make me into something that honors Him. And He’s done the same thing with you.
CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLE: God doesn’t need us but gives us the honor of serving Him and bringing Him Glory in this life.
Here’s a set of verses to meditate on today: Isaiah 64:6
Prayer: God, thank you for choosing me and for giving me purpose. In Christ’s name, amen.
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Monday, March 29, 2010
Day 15: Romans 8:28
“And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.”
Many times we go through our lives not understanding who we are or why we do things. How many of us know why we think the way we think, or why we act the way we act? How many of us have questioned God about why things do or do not happen to us?
For many of us, suffering is just suffering. The process is so painful that we fail to look beyond it and learn from it. By looking beyond the pain, we deny ourselves the one benefit of suffering: seeing God work through the pain, suffering, and heartache to advance His kingdom.
It amazes me that God can use suffering for good. But then again, He uses our lives for His glory, and our lives are full of junk, sin, darkness, and unfaithfulness. And still God uses them.
It is very important as Christians to understand that God uses our lives to mold us in the image of His Son. It’s also important not to become bitter when bad things happen to us, because what we consider bad for us can become good in the hands of a loving God.
As leaders, we not only have to acknowledge this fact, but look further into it, making the connections between events and attitudes to gain a better understanding of ourselves. To understand why we do things allows us to better control our behavior, and to make decisions based on our knowledge of ourselves. When we see the journey that God is taking us on, it is much easier to deal with the day-to-day drudgery of life, and to learn the lessons God wants us to learn as we go.
We also have to see and understand where others’ circumstances have shaped their attitudes and behaviors. When we lead or work on a team, this understanding allows us to put people into a job or responsibility that suits them and their unique temperament. It also allows us to understand them better as people.
CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLE: God uses everything in our life to shape us for His purpose. Our life’s circumstances, those things that happen to us, both good and bad, make up who we are and who God wants us to be.
Here’s a set of verses to meditate on today: Genesis 50:15-21.
Prayer: Father, help me to see Your purpose in my life. Help me to see it unfold everyday as You unfold it. Give me the eyes to see how You are working in the lives of others, as well, and help me to better understand them as a result. Thank you father, for shaping and molding me. In Christ’s name, amen.
Many times we go through our lives not understanding who we are or why we do things. How many of us know why we think the way we think, or why we act the way we act? How many of us have questioned God about why things do or do not happen to us?
For many of us, suffering is just suffering. The process is so painful that we fail to look beyond it and learn from it. By looking beyond the pain, we deny ourselves the one benefit of suffering: seeing God work through the pain, suffering, and heartache to advance His kingdom.
It amazes me that God can use suffering for good. But then again, He uses our lives for His glory, and our lives are full of junk, sin, darkness, and unfaithfulness. And still God uses them.
It is very important as Christians to understand that God uses our lives to mold us in the image of His Son. It’s also important not to become bitter when bad things happen to us, because what we consider bad for us can become good in the hands of a loving God.
As leaders, we not only have to acknowledge this fact, but look further into it, making the connections between events and attitudes to gain a better understanding of ourselves. To understand why we do things allows us to better control our behavior, and to make decisions based on our knowledge of ourselves. When we see the journey that God is taking us on, it is much easier to deal with the day-to-day drudgery of life, and to learn the lessons God wants us to learn as we go.
We also have to see and understand where others’ circumstances have shaped their attitudes and behaviors. When we lead or work on a team, this understanding allows us to put people into a job or responsibility that suits them and their unique temperament. It also allows us to understand them better as people.
CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLE: God uses everything in our life to shape us for His purpose. Our life’s circumstances, those things that happen to us, both good and bad, make up who we are and who God wants us to be.
Here’s a set of verses to meditate on today: Genesis 50:15-21.
Prayer: Father, help me to see Your purpose in my life. Help me to see it unfold everyday as You unfold it. Give me the eyes to see how You are working in the lives of others, as well, and help me to better understand them as a result. Thank you father, for shaping and molding me. In Christ’s name, amen.
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