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Ability and Responsibility

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Mark Shields

And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, also those having gifts of healing those able to help others, those with gifts of administration, and those speaking in different kinds of tongues. – 1 Corinthians 12:28

The post “Our Responsibility for Kingdom Building” points out the various responsibilities surrounding the tent of meeting. In current times, the Lord doesn’t dwell in the tent of meeting but inside each of us by the Holy Spirit. Therefore, we should take care of our bodies, determine our ability, and fulfill our responsibility in God’s Plan for Us.

This day with God will be amazing because God thinks you are AWESOME! Focus on what you can do and not on what you wish you could do. Then what seemed to be impossible will become possible.

As the song You Say by Lauren Daigle points out, believe in what God says. Since He is strong, you are strong and you belong. You are God’s precious child so just believe and offer your gifts for His purpose.

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Our Responsibility in Kingdom Building

Posted on June 15, 2020 by Mark Shields

As we continue this journey step by step, Numbers 18 arranges the various responsibilities surrounding the tent of meeting. Aaron was to be the leader of the priestly family along with his sons who were responsible for the sanctuary and the priesthood. The Levites were to assist in the work involved with the tent of meeting, the furnishings, and the altar.

Aaron and his sons would receive the offerings from the people. The first fruits of their harvest which included the finest olive oil, new wine, and grain. Also, the meat offerings from livestock. The Levites would receive all the tithes in Israel in return for the work they did while serving at the tent of meeting.

The take away from this passage is the need to determine our responsibility in kingdom building. In current times, the Lord doesn’t dwell in the tent of meeting but inside each of us by the Holy Spirit. Therefore, we should take care of our bodies so we can fulfill God’s Plan for Us.

God has made each of us to accomplish amazing feats and it is up each individual to discover this gift God has given, accept the responsibility, and let God do the rest. There is a poise and calmness when we just accept our lot in life, let go, and allow God to be in control.

Our individual strength is not in being like everyone else but in being who we are; a precious child of God. God is with us and His Spirit abides in us so we have unlimited potential because God has unlimited potential. It is up to us to realize how God can use us for His purposes.

The body of Christ coalesce the diverse gifts of Christians. Through the Spirit, we are to discover our gift for the express purpose of kingdom building. The photo below was taken at my church. In this photo many gifts are being exhibited from the choir in front of the church to those behind the scenes doing technical sound and video presentation.

This day with You Lord, we ask that You show us Your plan for our life. To discover our strengths so we may each offer them to You in all we do. Help us to do amazing things with ease by using our individual gifts You have given us, accepting our responsibility, and letting You do the rest. We have faith that You will bring success and all will be blessed. Amen.

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Guided in Truth

Posted on June 14, 2020 by Mark Shields

Praise God and you’ll discover that you’re always in the right frame of mind for His plans to work. Read the bible and you’ll realize it’s going to turn out all right.

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Show me Your ways, Lord, teach me Your paths. Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are God my Savior, and my hope is in You all day long. – Psalm 25:4-5

In the post “Step Ahead on Solid Ground”, we went through the reason for Aaron’s rod sprouting and growing almonds. It was to signify to the people God’s chosen leader and serve as a reminder to the rebellious that they would be guided in truth. That someone was in charge in pulling them together to head in the same direction.

The take away was to be encouraged by God’s Word, the indwelling Holy Spirit, and by the risen Christ who is our interceding Savior in heaven. While we patiently wait for his return, let us keep working hard and give an honest day’s work, give praise with a good attitude, and be optimistic.

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Transformer

Posted on June 13, 2020 by Mark Shields

This day with God, We can be successful by being perceptive to the important purpose He wants us to act upon; focused on the purpose of being a transformer rather than a conformer.

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Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – His good, pleasing and perfect will. – Romans 12:2

In the post “Focused on the Purpose”, the take away was the need to get everyone pulling in the same direction. Moses had his dissenters as Korah, Dathan, and Abiram along with 250 Israelite leaders rose up to oppose.

God has a definite purpose for each of us and to fulfill the purpose, it takes bravery to stand up to those against us. They might plot against us because it threatens their way of life but with courage, we can stand up and be a transformer rather than a conformer.

It is impossible to satisfy everyone. We just need to set out to follow God’s…

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Wholesome Dwelling for the Soul

Posted on June 12, 2020 by Mark Shields

This poem inspired for Leviticus 18, notes the importance of having a time with God daily. Be the person that God desires you to be by following His instructions. That is the best prescription for keeping a sound mind filled with wisdom and a sound body that makes available a wholesome dwelling for your soul.

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