Above Only Daily Devotional cgmglobal.org/aboveonly (Lire en français: cgmglobal.org/aboveonly/fr) Monday, July 14 PRESS INTO PURPOSE Philippians 3:12-14 Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. -------------------------------------------------------------------- We didnt create ourselves and we were not created just to stay here to prosper, have everything we desire to be comfortable and enjoy ourselves. We were created for Gods pleasure, Rev.4:11. Our creator has a purpose for creating us. Nothing satisfies the heart of a manufacturer like seeing his product fulfilling the purpose for which it was created. Our belly (appetite) is not our God, (Phil.3:18-19). Instead, we hunger and seek after pleasing God; seeking first His kingdom and His righteousness. Apostle Paul was very focused on apprehending (laying hold of) the reason why God had apprehended (laid hold of) him, Phil.3:12. No wonder he experienced Gods power and blessings in his life. There is a glorious reason why God has saved you. Step into that purpose. Get involved in what God is doing. Like Jesus, let your meat (satisfaction) come from doing the will of Him that sent us and a desire to finish His work, John 4:34. We must focus on finishing Gods work and not on exhausting all the wealth and pleasure on earth. God made Abraham mighty so that through Abraham all nations will be blessed, Gen.18:18. God gives us the power to get wealth so He can, through us, establish His covenant on the earth (Deut.8:18), not because we are so important and need to be rich and famous. I believe that God is preparing your heart because He is releasing unbelievable abundance and prosperity upon you. Exercise your faith to please God and do His will. God your Father will remain committed to divinely taking care of you, Matt.6:31-33. PRAYER FOCUS: Prayerfully consecrate yourself more to God today and consecrate yourself more to fulfilling Gods purpose for your life. BIBLE IN ONE YEAR READING PLAN: Proverbs 4 - 6 Commissioned & Empowered...
Posted on: Mon, 14 Jul 2014 04:41:22 +0000
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