We’re on earth for a temporary time frame. And in that time, we have divine mandates to fulfil that seek to extend the government of God’s kingdom here. But when we decide to abandon our purposes and mingle ourselves with worldly people, we live in forgetfulness, thinking we came to make a name, fame and a living here. And that’s not supposed to be so.
God’s anointing is unlimited because Christ is unlimited. But His grace doesn’t flow through you to do what He has not called you to accomplish. So to conserve strength, you’ve got to give your time and attention to your specific calling, eliminating all forms of distractions as far as possible.
See, no matter what you do, people are watching you. Unbelievers won’t understand your Christianity. That’s why Paul didn’t say we should be an example to everyone (but to believers alone). You don’t have to live to prove anything to anyone. But you must know that God is watching what you’re using that one life you have now to do. Live to please God so privately and consciously that your life will serve as an example to other believers, even without you knowing.
Go beyond listening to sermons and reading Christian articles. Practice what you get ministered to via these spiritual resources. They’ll help you stay conscious of your identity in Christ, despite the pressures of compromise from the world.
Probably you’re born again but haven’t seen any significant change in your life after deciding to follow Jesus. Don’t worry. God loves you. Ask yourself how much divine knowledge of the Word you have. It’s through it that your life will transform. Submit your ways to the Lord.
Eternal life is in Christ alone (1 John 5:11-12). Help people get saved so that they’ll also receive the Spirit of Christ in them in order to have access to eternal life. Don’t just evangelise unto people; live as you ought to live in Christ while praying for souls to be saved.
The Bible doesn’t just affirm to us as Christians that all things had become new when we came into Christ. It says, “Behold, all things have become new.” Now that implies if a Christian can’t perceive his new nature in Christ, he would remain born again, yet cannot discern new creation realities.
If God wants you to abide in His Word and know the truth, then He expects you to set aside your time for Him.
Anyone sent of God speaks the words of God, which are full of Spirit and eternal life. God has provided His servants with everything they need to be consistent life-givers through the His Word.
When you recognise that all that you are and have is God’s, you’ll not forget to put God first in all things.
You’re not who people say you are. You’re who God says you are. Look into God’s Word to find who you are and why you were born.
