Time has come, for believers to know that in every aspect of life, men sopose to look unto them, not them looking unto men for anything, for the word of God said, the earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof.
Now He who teaches the heart know what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God. And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. For whom He foreknew He also predestined to be confirmed to the image of His dear Son, that he might be the first born amongs many brethren. God has made it so far that in every thing believers should at all time be moving from one glory to another higher glory in all ramifications of life, for you are the first and not the last, the head and not the tail. But sometimes men are confused over what is happening to them even as a believer. But now the question is, who is a believer ?
There are two things that makes you a believer.
1 What you believe be what you behave.
2 What you anchor.
1 WHAT YOU BELIEVE AND BEHAVE. Do you know this facts ? That people sorpose not to call themselves believers before others should know who they are? What brought about the name Christian is resemblance in believe and behavior of the Apostles. The Bible says in the book of the Acts of the Apostles chapter number (11:23-26). And it says that, When he came and had seen the grace of God, he was glad, and encouraged them all, that with purpose of heart they should continue with the Lord. For he was a good man full of the Spirit and of faith. And a great many people were added to the Lord. Then Barnabas departed for Tarsus to seek Paul. And when he has found him, he brought him to "ANTIOCH" So it was that for a whole year they assembled with the Church and taught a great many people. And the disciples were first called Christian's in Antioch. And these days prophets came from Jerusalem to ANTIOCH.
Believing and behaving the way He behaves, He deny His glory, that is His Heavenly thrown, and come to this sinful world to die, so that you and I can be saved, that is why we must also behave the same way. The Bible says in the book of Mathew chapter number (16:24). And it says that, Then Jesus said to His disciples, if any one desires to come after Me, let him deny himself and take up the cross and follow Me. For whoever desire to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world and losses his own SOUL? Or what will a man give bin exchange for his soul. And you must have a sacrificial heart and attitude just as He has, given all for His sake and others. So far so good. Believe Jesus said behave Jesus as well
2 WHAT WE ANCHOR. We mean our inner man, how are we connected to God, how is your soul connected to Him, your maker. Do you know that, some are connected to Pastors, some are connected to the church, that is the ways I mean the doctrine of the church, just like the life of St PAUL, when he was SAUL. When you look at the Bible carefully at the Bible book of Philippians charpter number (3:4), and it says, Though I might have confidence in the flesh, if any one else think he may have confidence in the flesh, I more So. Circumcised the eighth day of the stock of Isreal of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of the Hebrews, concerning the law a Pharisee. St Paul was boasting of his Anchor on the church and the leathers and the doctrines.
How connected are you to God and your commitment towards his services. How do you place God above every other things, your relationship must be cordial. Every one serving God must be productive in nature, it is the nature of God in you that we draw others to God through you. Time has come, when people want to see you preaching and doing the same thing you are preaching, that is your product. Every thing about you must be connected to God and reflect His true image. As a child of God, your greatness is ahead of you and they are for you. You don't need to struggle about it or do otherwise, just let your anchor be on Him. A baby elephant never struggle to be great, for he know that, that is his nature, so should also be the mindset of every believers, who's anchor is on God.
Every one who believe must have this assurance, courage and boldness, that God has given you the ability to achieve greatness. Just start from somewhere, God said do not despise the day of your little beginning. Look at a new born baby for example, the first day you might not know how to carry the baby, but after about two weeks, you see the baby in a big way, and after about a month and months, you will see the real man or woman in that baby. So God has made the life of a true believer to move to greater hight in the Spirit and in the physical.
This greater heights can be accessed freely by your Faith and love for God. I am taking of radical faith and it must be accompanied by love. The Bible says give and it shall be given unto you, a good mesure pressed down shaken together, running over, shall men given to your bosom. And God said that givers never lack. That is why God gave His only begotten son Jesus Christ, just to gain the whole world to Himself. Remember, the Bible says in the book of James charpter number (2:20). Which says. Do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without work is dead ? It is by works faith was made manifest. Thank you so much for reading this my aticle, I hope you don't just read, but, that you gain something from it, God bless you.
I agree with youpastor,thanks for your insights.its just like we're in aright foundation of what we believe,that no one can take away from us.