Jesus has paved the way to a clear path so we can constantly go for advice or insight and listen to Holy Spirit for guidance. We know it’s going to be a great day because God has given us the resources needed to step ahead with confidence.
A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post “Accomplish the Victory” which emphasizes praying on a regular basis about your aspirations, so they are in alignment with God’s will. Once they are aligned, tasks will come to mind that need to be carried out. One by one, each task done will get you closer to accomplishment and encourage to go further.
Take inspiration from the song One Desire by Hillsong as you dream big today. Keep believing in your dreams and that you have something to offer. Keep praying on a regular basis about your aspirations so that they are in alignment with God’s will.
In the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, Jesus points out the humility of the tax collector and said “I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” – Luke 18:14
Brought out in “The Butterfly Effect” is the idea that some slight distress can have larger positive effects in the future. Think about how every achievement had backing from others either a teacher, a parent, or mentor that influenced the person toward the attainment.
Like the butterfly that changes from a caterpillar, we are changed when we do as the song “I Surrender All by Lifebreakthrough” says. We are approved by God. At that point in life, there is joy and a sense of purpose forever. We don’t have to follow those that lead us down the wrong path.
The butterfly effect is the idea that minor distresses can have big effects in the future. Think about a butterfly that started as a caterpillar, spins itself a silky cocoon, and transforms into a butterfly. Also, think about how every achievement had discipline from others like a teacher, a parent, or mentor that encouraged them to be transformed into the person they became. Everything we do to help someone can have a big impact on their achievements if we love them and help them to accomplish their full potential.
Today, reading in 1 Kings 21, we read about someone that had a negative effect named Jezebel who was married to King Ahab of Israel. She was a power hungry and ruthless person who introduced her gods to Ahab. In today’s passage, she set up a scheme to have Naboth put to death simply for refusing to sell his vineyard to her husband.
Jezebel had influenced Ahab to do evil by worshiping her gods and agreeing to her sinister schemes. At times, we can let others influence us in today’s world. Those we feel have power over us at the work place or out of touch government agencies that tell us what to do even when it brings harm to us personally or to our organization.
We don’t have to follow those that are leading us down the wrong path. By following God’s plan for us, we can surrender all to fulfill our call. We then become approved by God and there is purpose in our life. We can have joy in life even when things don’t work out for worldly success.
In today’s passage, we do note that Ahab’s repentance does affect God’s punishment. He humbled himself and disaster was not brought to him personally, but it was brought to his son (v. 29). The challenge for us is to set things right in the world in our generation so that future generations ultimately are transformed into a thing of beauty.
Thank You Lord that there are people around us that hold us accountable to Your Way Lord. Thank You for family members and fellow believers that influence us to glorify You. We surrender all to fulfill our call. We have a purpose in sharing Your Word Lord and we stay on track. We are grateful for each day we have to gain victories and build memories that we treasure. Amen.
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But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. - 1 Corinthians 15:57
Reading 1 Kings 20 and touched upon in “Advantages Toward Victory” are the plusses God gives us to help gain the victory against the forces of evil. By accepting Jesus, there is grace, the Holy Spirit, and the power to be victorious. These are big benefits God gives to His people.
Do not refuse to see that it is God who makes it happen. Without our Creator, we are just like the lyrics to the song Dust In The Wind by Kansas, but because of God, we are molded as the vessel to contain the Spirit and to fulfill God’s Plan For Us.
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