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‘...I HAVE BEGUN...NOW [YOU] BEGIN’
DEUTERONOMY 2:31.
Because so many troubles result from reckless haste, the Bible talks a lot about
waiting on God. And that’s a good thing. But look out; you can ‘blow it’ by over-
waiting. God said, ‘...I have begun…Now [you] begin to conquer and possess...’
(Deuteronomy 2:31 NIV).
Lord, help me to get
You say, ‘But I’m waiting for God to move.’ Maybe He’s waiting for you to move! God
beyond the apathy in
promised Abraham a great future, but it didn’t happen until he left his comfort
my life. Help me to
zone and ‘...went out, not knowing where he was going’ (Hebrews 11:8 NAS). Scary
motivate myself and
stuff! When Pharaoh’s army trapped Israel at the Red Sea, God commanded His
realise that I have a
people to ‘...go forward’ (Exodus 14:15 NKJ). The time for waiting and praying was
wonderful over; they had to move in faith. Later, they were told to demonstrate their faith
opportunity to again by marching across the Jordan when it was at fl ood stage. Why? Because the
become all that You only way into your next blessing is through your immediate fear!
have desired for me. The ten lepers Jesus healed were told to go and show themselves to the priest. Luke
Lord, I’m grateful records, ‘As they went, they were cleansed’ (Luke 17:14 NIV). If they’d waited to see
today that my faith results fi rst, they’d never have been healed. It happened only when they started
exists to prove I’m
moving. What has God told you to do? Get moving! It’s only when you begin to fi ght
part of a global family
that God joins you and makes you more than a conqueror (Romans 8:37). If you
of believers, who are
wait for Him to show up before you enter the battle, you’ll wait in vain. Move out in
all praying for Your
boldness today and see what happens!
Kingdom to come
and Your will to be
done on Earth as it is What It Means To Be A ‘Member’!
in Heaven, Amen.
‘...YOU ARE...MEMBERS’
EPHESIANS 2:19.
Robert Frost wrote: ‘Home’s the place where, when you go, they have to take you in’.
‘I came across If your children stood outside your house pleading to get in, wouldn’t you say, ‘Come
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in, you don’t need to beg; you’re my fl esh and blood’? Well, when Jesus died He left
Today. It really
us the keys to God’s house. You can come in any time you want. Paul says, we’re ‘...
changed my life’
no more strangers...but fellow citizens... of the household of God...a holy temple...’
(Ephesians 2:19, 21). Here’s what that means:
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1) As ‘fellow citizens’ we’re ambassadors of another kingdom. ‘What does an
or visit ambassador do?’ you ask. He a) knows the mind of his king b) stays in constant
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communication c) keeps his heart set on his king’s interests alone d) represents
him well e) is ready for recall at a moment’s notice. So what kind of ambassador
are you?
2) Because we belong to ‘the household of God’, we can come into His presence
any time, with any need and know we’ll be received with love. God is the Father you
always hoped for and you’re the child He always wanted. If you’ve any doubts look
at the cross; that’s how much He wanted you! But remember, every family member
needs to a) contribute b) be loyal c) protect the family’s good name.
3) We’re ‘a holy temple’. Once God had a temple for His people; now He has a people
for His temple. Christ lives in you; thinks and carries out His will through you. That
means you’re... accepted...empowered...and more than equal to any situation.
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