When we die to self, Jesus shines through with His will, purpose, and plan!
Scripture: Ephesians 1:9
Ephesians 1:9 says, “…having made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His good pleasure which He purposed in Himself…” There are two interesting things that partner with one another consistently in Scripture: chosen and purpose. The first Mystery of His will is the Sovereign nature of the call and often the seeming disconnect with our ability. By divorcing call from ability, God guarantees reliance on the Spirit! Now Mystery number two unfolds as we focus on the Sovereign choice of Purpose. We come to the realization that we have each been chosen for a very specific purpose. Knowing our purpose releases faith for promises. That purpose is released as the mystery of the unfolding of Christ in us. Once established as sons, God can trust us with individual purpose.. When individual choice collides with God’s purpose, a divided heart exists till we yield., worthless and without fire. God honours the people that obey with fire. He anoints us with fire. The fire is the result of our obedience. The fire of God’s anointing is how we can tell the difference between those who have obeyed and those who have compromised. There is a fire in the anointing on the genuine and the true because there is a price of surrender and obedience that has been paid. Qualifying for the mystery of God’s will comes with a reward—the anointing! Once we walk forward in obedience, we can clearly see the wisdom of God’s directives. It takes time but the fruit of obedience and surrender is a deep love for God’s ways and His Word which benefits others. When we die to self, Jesus shines through with His will, purpose, and plan! Eternity rejoices over the sacrifices of our obedience!
Special Prayer-In all the special prayers this month. Please pray the word of God.
The Curse: BROKEN BONES
The Blessing: PS 34:20