Over the past few months I have not been able to get this verse out of my head,
'When David had served God's purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep...' Acts 13:36.
David loved God with a passion. He was a man after God's own heart. He was a normal guy who simply desired to please God and serve Him. And when he got to the end of his life he was able to look back and say with confidence that he had served God's purposes in his own generation.
God always has a purpose for each generation.
There is nothing in this earth that can compare to serving the 'now' purposes of God.
Those used powerfully by God carry hearts that burn with a passion simply to be used by Him. They know that they are chosen by God and confidently live holy lives worthy of the calling that they have recieved. They always go beyond those that have served God's purposes in generations past.
I believe that this generation will encounter the biggest move of God this nation has ever seen. God's people living today can decide to either be a part of it or sit back and watch. If deciding to be a part of it - it will demand nothing less than one's everything.
Have a good weekend! :)
'He must be one who manages his own family well.' 1 Timothy 3:4
We had Ezekiel Shibemba from Manchester come and teach us today. One of the many things that I have noticed from watching Ezekiel's life is his brilliant example of how family should be. I love the way in which his deep understanding of the Word finds perfect expression in his down to earth Kingdom living. I hope one day to have a family just like his.
I am so grateful for those like Ezekiel who consistently inspire me and show me how to live just as God wants.
On New Year's Eve I was given the great opportunity of telling a close member of my family about Jesus. Despite my prayers, I was not expecting this opportunity to arise as this particular person seemed so far away from God and totally uninterested.
When I was talking with him I was made aware again of his desperate need for Jesus and of how the Holy Spirit was clearly working within his life, just as I had prayed for.
He did not give his life to Jesus that night but I left the conversation confident in this verse, 'Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you AND your household.' (Acts 16:31).
Let me encourage you by reminding you that it is God's will for all your family to be saved. Know that no matter how far off from God they may seem they are never out of reach from His unmeasurable grace. God is mighty to save (Zeph 3:17). Always be confident and expectant that the things you pray for in the name of Jesus will result in a move of His Holy Spirit (John 14:14).
Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4
I am convinced that this year many of us belonging to Christ Jesus will see things that we have dared to dream become reality as we simply live everyday with one purpose, that being to bring Him glory.
