I want to start off saying that God searches our hearts and he knows the mind of the spirit. (Romans 8:27) 1 Corinthians 2:9-12 tells us that our eyes cannot see, our ears cannot hear and we are not able to comprehend what God has in store for us. The only way we can know the will of God for our lives, and thus understand our purpose, is to walk in the spirit because God communicates with us only through the spirit because God is spirit.
Galatians 5:22-23 tells us the fruits of the spirit: Love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance. Of all these things the spirit gives life! These are things we all seek, but spend time finding other things to fill our void. (trust me I know) Romans 8:5 teaches us that we are of the spirit once we begin to mind the things of the spirit. Verse 6 goes on to tell us that to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. When we are carnally minded we are enemies of God and cannot please God. Only the people who walk in the spirit are children of God.
Galatians 5:22-23 tells us the fruits of the spirit: Love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance. Of all these things the spirit gives life! These are things we all seek, but spend time finding other things to fill our void. (trust me I know) Romans 8:5 teaches us that we are of the spirit once we begin to mind the things of the spirit. Verse 6 goes on to tell us that to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. When we are carnally minded we are enemies of God and cannot please God. Only the people who walk in the spirit are children of God.
Therefore, God urges us to set aside our worldly desires and seek him; then, he will begin to uncover some of his mysteries—we will begin to understand his word and his will for our lives.
Let’s go further, Now Romans 8:28-30 clarifies some things.
1) God has a purpose for our lives, no doubt. We were predestined for some thing. (Now, some say "then where is free will?" Free will is- will you live for God or be an enemy of God? Once you chose to be a friend of God you agree to walk in your purpose.)
2) God’s desire is that we be conformed to the image of Christ. God wants us to walk like, talk like and live like Christ; then, we can be sons and daughters of God and thus siblings to Christ.
3) Once we are called and receive our calling we go through a period where we are justified. To justify is to make right. This is important to understand because once we decide to live for Christ we go through a period of tribulation which is necessary to justify us so that we are prepared for the purpose he called us for.* The last sentence in verse 30 is “whom he justified, them he also glorified.”
God’s desire is to glorify us that we might glorify him. Verse 18 of Romans 8 assures us that our sufferings are not in vain, but that glory is to come!
1) God has a purpose for our lives, no doubt. We were predestined for some thing. (Now, some say "then where is free will?" Free will is- will you live for God or be an enemy of God? Once you chose to be a friend of God you agree to walk in your purpose.)
2) God’s desire is that we be conformed to the image of Christ. God wants us to walk like, talk like and live like Christ; then, we can be sons and daughters of God and thus siblings to Christ.
3) Once we are called and receive our calling we go through a period where we are justified. To justify is to make right. This is important to understand because once we decide to live for Christ we go through a period of tribulation which is necessary to justify us so that we are prepared for the purpose he called us for.* The last sentence in verse 30 is “whom he justified, them he also glorified.”
God’s desire is to glorify us that we might glorify him. Verse 18 of Romans 8 assures us that our sufferings are not in vain, but that glory is to come!
Saints, we must endure. We must keep our minds on the kingdom and kingdom business. What has God called for you to do? Seek him and find out and keep him first. Do not care for the things of this world. Count your blessings with thanksgiving unto the Lord. Focus on him and the work that needs to be done for the kingdom.
There's no need to worry, he will supply our needs and give us the desires of our hearts♥ Philippians 4:4-9 & Luke 22:28-31 & John 4:31-38♥
There's no need to worry, he will supply our needs and give us the desires of our hearts♥ Philippians 4:4-9 & Luke 22:28-31 & John 4:31-38♥
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