Are we on board with the new plan of Jesus?
I need to get on board with what God wants. It is never about me. It is always about God. …
Tag Archives: God’s Will
“In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will.” ~Apostle Paul
God has a plan. Stop and think about that. God has a plan. That is stunning but what may feel …
What is our mission from God?
I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy …
“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Master, Master,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter.” ~Jesus
Jesus learned obedience “from what He suffered.” As the divine Son of God, Jesus did not have to suffer, but …
“If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.” ~Jesus
Jesus continues His Manifesto (aka The Sermon on the Mount). Jesus is getting close to wrapping it up. Jesus does …
“In our natural life our ambitions are our own. In the Christian life we have no aim of our own, and God’s aim looks like missing the mark because we are too short-sighted to see what he is aiming at.” ~Oswald Chambers
Our ambition is very dangerous. It leads to God-denying and hubris, thinking we are God. We are not God. God …
Will we learn how to be obedient?
We have a lot to learn about obedience. We have a great teacher in Jesus the Messiah. What matters the …
What can we add to God’s plan?
God is complete in what He has done. There is nothing to be added to. Not a thing at all. …
How will God establish our plans?
There are matters of the heart and there are matters of faith. There are many things in my heart that …
Where do we get our nourishment? From doing God’s will?
It can be confusing to talk with Jesus. We’re talking this world and He’s talking about God’s world. Jesus challenges …
What is God’s goal for us? Do I get it?
Jesus knew why He was here. He knew how it would end. He knew He would go through the worst …
“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in the Messiah Jesus.” ~Apostle Paul
I am so thankful to my Master Jesus, the Messiah. I want to shout. I sing about His greatness. I …
“If the Master wills, we will live and also do this or that.” ~James
Jesus is clear. In his manifesto (Matthew 5-7), Jesus tells us to pray like this: “Your will be done, on …
“So will My word be which goes forth from My mouth; It will not return to Me empty, Without accomplishing what I desire, And without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it.” ~God to Isaiah
God is God. Nothing is impossible with God. His plan will be accomplished. I can count on it. I may …
“We have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding.” ~Apostle Paul
I have a goal. It is given to me by God. I must focus on pleasing God. Jesus leads the …
“Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” ~Jesus
I need to get on board with what God wants. It is never about me. It is always about God. …
How should I respond to the motivations of others when it comes to getting the Message of Jesus out?
How should I respond to the motivations of others when it comes to getting the Message of Jesus out? Is …
“Why are you trying to kill me?” ~Jesus
Jesus is in the confounding business. Jesus knows what He is talking about and that is disconcerting to many. Some …
“First things first. Your business is life, not death. Follow me. Pursue life.” ~Jesus
I think I am making a reasonable request of Jesus. It seems logical to me. Surely Jesus will understand. Jesus …
Should our plans be subject to God’s will?
Jesus is clear. In his manifesto (Matthew 5-7), Jesus tells us to pray like this: “Your will be done, on …
Are God’s purposes always accomplished?
God is God. Nothing is impossible with God. His plan will be accomplished. I can count on it. I may …
Are the religious elites always faithful to the Way of Jesus?
We love our religious pedigrees. I’m a Baptist. I’m an evangelical. I’m a Catholic. I’m Lutheran. The list goes on …
Does God promise to answer prayer in the name of Jesus?
Jesus is clear. I am to ask. He says, ask and you will receive. I am to ask in His …
“Please, not what I want — what do you want?” ~Jesus to God
Jesus knows what is coming. Jesus knows the the agony, not only of the crucifixion, but also the burden of …
God’s Goal — What is the focus of Jesus?
Jesus has a real focus. Jesus is going to do what God wants Him to. I need to get the …
“So let God work his will in you. Yell a loud no to the Devil and watch him scamper.” ~James
Do I want God to have His way in my life? Of course I do. As I follow Jesus, that …
What does the new plan of Jesus look like?
In the old agreement (plan), no matter how many sacrifices were offered, they never added up to a complete solution. …
"It’s not what you do for God but what God does for you—that’s the agenda for rejoicing." ~~Jesus
Jesus reminds me it’s not about me. That comes as a shock because I love to live like it is. …
“You’re asking the wrong question.” ~Jesus
I need to change my mind and act differently (repent). I need to ask the right questions. I am clearly …
“Cheerfully pleasing God is the main thing, and that’s what we aim to do, regardless of our conditions.” ~Apostle Paul
There is a main thing. I need to be clear about what it is. Ignorance, in this regard, is not …
“If we obey God, it is going to cost other people more than it costs us.” ~~Oswald Chambers
Am I willing to let others experience pain because I am following Jesus? Obedience brings joy to the believer. To …
“Whatever the Father does the Son also does.” ~Jesus
Jesus promises that I will do even greater things than He did. So … how is this possible? Well, I …
"What the Father does, the Son does." ~Jesus
Jesus is perfectly aligned with His Father, God. That is the source of His power. Jesus challenges us. Become aligned with …
F O C U S: (F)ollow (O)ne (C)ourse (U)ntil (S)uccessful
Jesus challenges us to not think of success like others do. He knows it is about focus. “You can’t serve …
"Wake yourself up and look to God." ~~Oswald Chambers
Jesus is clear that we need to look to God for everything. We get lost, we need to stop and …
“As you look around right now, wouldn’t you say that in about four months it will be time to harvest?” ~Jesus
We are good at looking around at nature and figuring out what time of year it is. We can see …
“God isn’t pleased at being ignored.” ~Apostle Paul
Am I focused on God? That is an essential question. It may be the only question worth considering most of …
Have I re-calibrated to true North?
I must take time to check with God before I act, speak, or do anything. Great question: Have I re-calibrated …
"You’re not in the driver’s seat—I am." ~~Jesus
Jesus challenges us to live life with Him in charge. Now that is tough because we all like to be …
"The food that keeps me going is that I do the will of the One who sent me, finishing the work he started." ~~Jesus
Jesus challenges us to focus on the main thing. God has a goal for us today. God wants us to …
"Don’t say ‘God be with you,’ and not mean it." ~~Jesus
Jesus challenges us to mean what we say. Religious jargon and trite sayings are useless. It is the power of …
"Yes, Father, it pleased you to do it this way." ~~Jesus
God is God. He does things that don’t make sense to us. We clearly wouldn’t do very much the way …
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