I AM ENCOURAGED!! Today is my 62nd birthday, and I am alive, well and enjoying life. God has been good to spare my life in order that I may continue to serve Him and enjoy you.
Last Sunday I had the privilege of preaching at the Japanese International Baptist Church of Phoenix. Dr. Shiro Sasaki and his wife, Toshiko, welcomed us with open arms. JIBC was started nine years ago as a mission of Church on Mill.
The other day I went to the jar with the pens in it, selected a pen and tried to write. The pen was out of ink. It took three or four pens before I found one that would write. I pitched them into the waste basket and used the one that performed for the purpose it was intended. You also have a purpose. You were designed with the purpose of bringing glory to God.
Ephesians 1:12 "God's purpose was that we who were the first to trust in Christ should praise our glorious God." (NLT) The Apostle Paul is very aware of our needs and continues with prayer for those who trust Christ. The prayer is quite simple.
1. Verse 17 He prays that we would have knowledge of God.
2. Verse 18 He prays for an understanding of our wonderful future.
3. Verse 18 He prays that you would know of your rich and glorious inheritance.
4. Verse 19 He prays that you would know the greatness of his power toward you.
God has given us, those who trust in Christ, this same power and authority that He used when He raised Christ from the dead. Resurrection power. As we celebrate Easter on Sunday, remember it is more than just an event in history. It is the endowment of God's power on your life. No wonder the letter to the Philippians says: "that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection.
He has given Jesus all power and authority over all rulers and authorities in this world and the world to come. God gave to Christ this authority for the benefit of His Body, the Church. (Vs 22)
You and I have the authority of Christ as we are used of God for the purpose he created us: to bring glory to our Creator.
Never sell short your importance as you fulfill your purpose.
Bring glory to God today by allowing God to fill your life with His resurrected life. May you be richly blessed as you live the resurrected life and find purpose for your life today.
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