Stepping into your Destiny

God told Abram He would give him the land of Canaan. What a moment that must have been! A promise from God, and a destiny awaiting!

What about you, has God ever given you a glimpse into your preferred future? Do you have a sense that God wants to do something bigger and better in your life? If so, how should you respond? Notice how Abram responded and learn.

  1. WHEN GOD REVEALS YOUR DESTINY, THANK HIM. The first thing Abram did was worship. He built an altar and expressed his love and reverence for the great God that had led him thus far. By faith he adored the Lord and thanked him for the promises given. But them, he moved to the particulars.

  2. WHEN GOD REVEALS YOUR DESTINY, ASK HIM. The Bible says after his worship Abram called upon the Lord. No doubt questions filled his mind, “How Lord can I assume possession of this land since there are peope living here? What is my course of action?!”

    The above convesation between God and Abram is based on Genesis 12:6-8. And here’s the big take-away.

Normal humans ask questions, then gain confidence. But God’s people express faith and then ask quesions. In other words, we are to advance by faith, not by knowledge. We thank God in advance then we get the answers for next steps.

Hope for America

Our nation is in trouble. We are experiencing the judgment of God. Turmoil abounds. Darkness accelerates its hatred. Is it too late for the United States of America? There is still a chance for America and there is a precedent from scripture.

Nineveh was the capitol of Assyria. This wicked nation offended God and His wrath was imminent. But they experienced revival and turned to God.

  1. God used an imperfect prophet. Jonah was a reluctant, hateful, angry person. But God used him!

  2. God used Jonah’s incomplete message. Jonah merely announced, “Yet forty days and Nineveh shall be overthrown!” (Jonah 3:4). God used Jonah’s few words to bring repentance and as a result judgment was averted.

So here’s the point: IF GOD CAN USE AN IMPERFECT PROPHET WITH AN INCOMPLETE MESSAGE TO BRING REVIVAL TO NINEVEH THEN HE CAN USE US ALSO TO BRING REVIVAL TO AMERICA.

When Jesus Returns

When Jesus Christ returns to planet earth, as He promised to do, several exciting things are going to happen in the life of every believer.

  1. We will see Him. The Psalmist says, “I will see Your face” (17:15).

  2. We will be transformed. John says, “We shall be like Him” (1 John 3:2). David declares, “I will awake in Your likeness” (Psalm 17:15).

    Why is this important? John says, “Everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure” (1 John 3:3).

    1. I am inspired to live godly today because I know that one day I am going to stand before the Lord face to face. There will be a judgment for believers. See 1 John 2:28.

    2. I am also inspired to live godly today because I know God wants me to become like Jesus. Knowing God’s will for my life, I gladly cooperate with His sanctifying process. I am eager to make progress in my journey toward Christ-likeness.

    At the culmination of history, we will at last be satisfied (Psalm 17:15) and will experience permanent joy that no one will take away (John 16:22).