The pathway of The Life more Abundantly is not a pathway devoid of challenges but it is a pathway where we have entered God’s rest and we have learned to abound and abase - to be content in God
The place where eternity with God remains in our mind and hearts
Where we realise everything single thing here on earth is transcient and temporary but it is working something greater - the purposes of the Kingdom of Heaven
Amen
Truly one will live a life glorifying God where we look at each situation, each person each day with a different perspective and focus.
One understands that everything single experience is working to prepare and build character in us.
We understand that along the straight and narrow pathway the streams of living water will flow and our soul will be restored
We are in perilous times, so each of us is facing a particular test right now. It seems as if as we overcome one challenge there is something else to deal with.
Let's look at this from a heavenly perspective
What is the source of the testing
1 The enemy is busy at work, because he knows his time is short, sending assignments to derail and distract Christians. If we are attune to the Spiritual climate, much activity is being done to activate evil and open portals to the Kingdom of darkness. Worldwide we see a pushing forward openly of "Ungodly" Agendas and the amazing thing about this particular age in which we live, these agendas are accepted by many more and more as the norm and the Godly are being chastised as being "close-minded".
Be especially watchful and prayerful during this time of the Halloween celebrations. Please do your own research as to the particular activities that arise during this time connected to the Kingdom of darkness
Whatever the enemy does, it cannot prevail over what God ordained concerning us. God WILL turn everything around into something beautiful in his time and every single experience for our good and his glory
Amen
2. God is downloading a greater empowerment on the body of Christ, pruning and fine-tuning those areas of "weakness" no kind of fear can exist in us. We must move forward effectively and be united for the purpose of the Kingdom. Please note the means God uses for empowerment and promotion is "through the fire"
Let us grow up now and loose these mindsets that I am doing or have done something wrong to deserve challenges. Look differently at what you are walking through - for the one living wholeheartedly for God - you can only benefit from trials. May these words take root in our heart and soul
Phillipians 4
10 I rejoiced greatly in the Lord, that now at last you have renewed your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned about me before, but you had no opportunity to show it. 11 Not that I speak from [any personal] need, for I have learned to be content [and self-sufficient through Christ, satisfied to the point where I am not disturbed or uneasy] regardless of my circumstances. 12 I know how to get along and live humbly [in difficult times], and I also know how to enjoy abundance and live in prosperity. In any and every circumstance I have learned the secret [of facing life], whether well-fed or going hungry, whether having an abundance or being in need. 13 I can do all things [which He has called me to do] through Him who strengthens and empowers me [to fulfill His purpose—I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency; I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him who infuses me with inner strength and confident peace.]
Amen
Walk good in Christ
Till we meet again
Pastor J
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