Today's message reminded me of my true calling: 1 Pet 2:9 "...a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light."
I've been living a life that I can say is *not* truly aligned with my calling. It's really unfortunate. You might agree that there will be times I can feel the emptiness inside, the longing for something better, the desire for more spiritual fulfillment, that I have been there at the pedestal of my spiritual life and now living laid back, far away from expectations, not doing what a Christian is.
The reminders came in 4 C's:
(1) Commitment - Acts 20:24; 1 Kings 15:14; Philippians 3:7
(2) Consistency - Philippians 1:3-5; Colossians 4:17; Philippians 3:16
(3) Courage - Joshua 1:6; 1 Chronicles 28:20
(4) Confidence - Philippians 1:6; Hebrews 3:14; 2 Thessalonians 3:4
Apostle Paul's letter to Timothy is very inspiring:
2 Timothy 4:6-8 For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time has come for my departure. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
Maybe it's my time to be "Paul" to my "Timothys" and finish the course.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Redemption
This is the single message every so-called Christians should carry, speak of and boast upon: that they were redeemed at a price, a very precious price. And this redemption is for you also.
The world will come to a devastating end. Life is so fleeting and everything you do is vanity. Nothing in this world and life can be carried after death. You will leave every single thing behind and you'll realize that all is bound not for your keeping.
Except for one.
Yes, there is one worth keeping and that is God's gift of salvation by grace through faith in Christ Jesus. This is the only wealth that gives you benefit after death.
IT IS A GIFT - you don't have to work for it. You cannot earn it. You just have to accept it.
BY GRACE - it is given away out of love, kindness, mercy and favor to you
THROUGH FAITH - this is your only part in the process, believe.
IN CHRIST JESUS - the sole author and thereby sole recipient of all Praises, Glory and Honor. Jesus has paid it all at the cross. You read it right. Jesus has redeemed us and we can all be with Him should we believe and receive this gift.
This is God's way to redeem us. Try it and you'll secure a very good destination after life.
The world will come to a devastating end. Life is so fleeting and everything you do is vanity. Nothing in this world and life can be carried after death. You will leave every single thing behind and you'll realize that all is bound not for your keeping.
Except for one.
Yes, there is one worth keeping and that is God's gift of salvation by grace through faith in Christ Jesus. This is the only wealth that gives you benefit after death.
IT IS A GIFT - you don't have to work for it. You cannot earn it. You just have to accept it.
BY GRACE - it is given away out of love, kindness, mercy and favor to you
THROUGH FAITH - this is your only part in the process, believe.
IN CHRIST JESUS - the sole author and thereby sole recipient of all Praises, Glory and Honor. Jesus has paid it all at the cross. You read it right. Jesus has redeemed us and we can all be with Him should we believe and receive this gift.
This is God's way to redeem us. Try it and you'll secure a very good destination after life.
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