Discipline in a Long-Distance Race Hebrews 12:
1-3 Do you see what this means—all these pioneers who blazed the way, all these veterans cheering us on? It means we'd better get on with it. Strip down, start running—and never quit! No extra spiritual fat, no parasitic sins. Keep your eyes on Jesus, who both began and finished this race we're in. Study how he did it. Because he never lost sight of where he was headed—that exhilarating finish in and with God—he could put up with anything along the way: Cross, shame, whatever. And now he's there, in the place of honor, right alongside God. When you find yourselves flagging in your faith, go over that story again, item by item, that long litany of hostility he plowed through. That will shoot adrenaline into your souls!
This is what you need to do! Get rid of sin and stay focused on the Jesus! Study and remind yourselves when necessary!
This is the problem...
Matt 14:29-30
He said, "Come ahead."
Jumping out of the boat, Peter walked on the water to Jesus. But when he looked down at the waves churning beneath his feet, he lost his nerve and started to sink. He cried, "Master, save me!"
Don't lose your nerve!
Have you ever noticed that Peter walked on water! Notice that Jesus told Peter to come! If God tells you to do something He will enable you to do it! If He tells us to walk on water....we will... IF, we keep our eyes on Jesus! Alot of people think because they are doing all kinds of stuff in the name of Jesus that God will bless it. This isn't scriptural, Jesus will bless it... if He has called you to do it! I would hate to be in a race and find out that I am on a hamsters wheel going no where. Lots of running but accomplishing nothing! This is what we do when we are not lead by the spirit. Have you ever just got quit with God and asked Him what He wants you to do?
As they continued their travel, Jesus entered a village. A woman by the name of Martha welcomed him and made him feel quite at home. She had a sister, Mary, who sat before the Master, hanging on every word he said. But Martha was pulled away by all she had to do in the kitchen. Later, she stepped in, interrupting them. "Master, don't you care that my sister has abandoned the kitchen to me? Tell her to lend me a hand."
41-42The Master said, "Martha, dear Martha, you're fussing far too much and getting yourself worked up over nothing. One thing only is essential, and Mary has chosen it—it's the main course, and won't be taken from her."
We are to be about our Fathers business, however, we need to pay attention to what He wants us to do! We can make plans but we need to be sensitive to the spirit. If we are so busy that we don't see the special opportunities God is giving us....we are in a hamster cage! Would you change your plans? Would you stop in the middle of something IMPORTANT?
Proverbs 19:21
We humans keep brainstorming options and plans, but God's purpose prevails.
2 Corinthians 1:12-14 (The Message)
Now that the worst is over, we're pleased we can report that we've come out of this with conscience and faith intact, and can face the world—and even more importantly, face you with our heads held high. But it wasn't by any fancy footwork on our part. It was God who kept us focused on him, uncompromised. Don't try to read between the lines or look for hidden meanings in this letter. We're writing plain, unembellished truth, hoping that you'll now see the whole picture as well as you've seen some of the details. We want you to be as proud of us as we are of you when we stand together before our Master Jesus.
God will guide us! He is with us! He doesn't hide from us! Its not a game for Him! So knowing this, by faith we hear Him and by faith, we walk with Him!
Last night was so awesome....I was praying and I felt like He wanted me to go to CVS. I was talking to Him all the way there. I ended up meeting several people, praying with them and encouraging them....I even found a woman that came into service that needed prayer! It was awesome! I absolutely loved it when I see His hand on me! I had a lady even give me her email address and phone number! All that in 20 minutes! This goes to show you that His yoke is easy and burden is light. How often we put so much effort into something and get no where! I believe He has special things planned for these people I met! I am so encouraged when I am used by God!
Just remember, Peter walked on water, but only when Jesus told him to! He was able to do the IMPOSSIBLE! He didn't sink until he lost focus of Jesus and started looking at the problems around him. I believe God will call us out of the boat as well! I believe we can do the impossible, IF, we stay focused on Jesus and STOP focusing on our problems and the storms around us! Like Mary we need to be in awe with every word! Stop doing so many things and be led by God! God didnt call us to be busy bodies, He called us to be fruitful.
I have such a big desire to do all God wants me to! I surrender my life for Him!
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