10 Dimensions of the call
We are called to be like Him Genesis 1:26-28
1. He created us for His pleasure in His own image and likeness. The reason that God made us like Him is so that we could commune and relate with Him. His is the perfect example of a healthy Father and son/daughter relationship. We have to realize that God desires to be our friend. He did not create us so that He could have someone to rule over; He created us so that He could have someone to love. We are the apples of His eye.
2. God blessed us and made us recipients of all His blessings. He designed us to live in His blessings. God created us to attract His blessings and His favor. The more we live for the purpose of His Kingdom the more He reveals His truth in us. The truth of a life that is destined for greatness is what He desires us to carry out. I’m talking about you! You are the object of His blessings and magnets of joy that is only in Him. You are His beloved son/daughter in whom He is well pleased. He does not base this on what you have or have not done; it is because He loves you with an “everlasting love!” Lord Jesus, help us to receive it.
3. God will speak to YOU directly! Not just in dreams or visions but face to face. Dreams and visions are awesome, but we can be awake to enjoy the presence of God. Jesus is our daily bread and we NEED to hear His voice everyday! In the times we live in today, we must live accurate lives according to the will of God. He created you and I and everything around us; doesn’t it make sense that we should take the time to allow Him to teach us to master this thing called life?
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Friendship
"I don't call you servants, I call you friends." This statement from Jesus is so simple, yet so complex. It can mean different things to different people. One thing that sticks out to me is the fact that we shouldn't consider someone a friend for what they do for us or what they can give us. Too many times, even if subconsciously we ask the question, "what do I have to gain from a friendship with this person?" The question I'm going to ask myself is "What do people have to gain from a friendship with me?"
It's such a challenge to love outward rather than inward. It takes time and effort. We can be so quick to cut the weak link loose, but the example Jesus gave us is to hold tighter. How many times have we cut people off because they didn't do what we expected of them.(Sometimes we do the same thing with God.) Or maybe they're in a situation that we don't feel like dealing with. Couldn't we at least take a couple of moments to pray. Then again our prayers might be biased and prayed according to our opinions. God sees us and respects us as individuals, maybe we should try to do the same.
I don't write these things in judgement of you, but rather in judgement of myself. I don't want to be anyone's fair-weather friend. I desire to give unconditional love that doesn't come with judgement, guilt, or expectation but comes with understanding and encouragement. I love ministering, preaching and prophesying over people and the nations, it's what I'm called to do. However at the end of the day my prayer is that you are able to call me "A true friend" God bless you all,
I love you.
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