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30
Apr
2024
Experience God’s Blessing: A Guide to Faithful Obedience

Experience God’s Blessing: A Guide to Faithful Obedience

Deuteronomy 28:1 – “If you fully obey the Lord your God and carefully follow all his commands I give you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations on earth.”

Discover the path to God’s abundant blessings through faithful obedience.

Promise of God’s Blessing

God desires to bless His people. His good plan extends beyond the temporal, offering lasting and eternal blessings.

When we faithfully obey Him, He elevates us above all nations. This isn’t a conditional favor—it’s rooted in His grace and covenant. When we disobey; we can expect the blessing to be taken away!

Understanding God’s Commands

God’s commands aren’t oppressive rules; they’re expressions of His love and wisdom. They guide, protect, and shape us.

They encompass not only actions but also attitudes, motives, and inward transformation. Obedience isn’t about perfection; it’s about faithfulness.

The Challenge of Obedience

Obedience requires trust, humility, and perseverance.

It’s essential, reflecting our faith and love. Through obedience, we honor God, find joy, and fulfill our purpose. It’s the key to living under His blessing.

The Reward of God’s Blessing

God’s blessing transcends material wealth. It’s about spiritual abundance—peace, righteousness, wisdom, and courage.

His presence and favor accompany us.

We don’t earn it; we receive, celebrate, and share it. Let’s proclaim His glory and embrace His kingdom. Are you walking in obedience to God’s Word today?

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30
Mar
2024
Affirming Your Calling

Affirming Your Calling

“Therefore, my brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election. For if you do these things, you will never stumble.” (2 Peter 1:10, NIV)

Calling of God

God has a plan and purpose for each of our lives.

He calls us to be his children, to walk in his ways, and to participate in his redemptive work in the world.

This calling is not based on our merit or achievements, but solely on his grace and love.

Assurance of Election

Along with this calling comes the assurance of our election – the knowledge that we have been chosen by God to be his own.

This election is not a matter of favoritism or partiality, but a reflection of God’s sovereign will and his desire to redeem a people for himself.

Responsibility of Confirmation

While our calling and election are gifts from God, we have a responsibility to confirm them through our actions and our lives.

The apostle Peter urges us to “make every effort” to affirm our faith and walk in a manner that reflects our identity as God’s chosen ones.

Promise of Stability

When we take this responsibility seriously and confirm our calling and election through our words and deeds, we are promised a life of stability and steadfastness.

The path of obedience and faithfulness will lead us away from stumbling and falling into sin, and will enable us to stand firm in our faith.

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Posted by onthesolidrock in Daily Inspiration, Trust
24
Mar
2024
True Transformation

True Transformation

“For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous.” – Romans 5:19 (NIV)

Acknowledging Our Fallen Nature

In this verse, the apostle Paul draws a stark contrast between the disobedience of Adam and the obedience of Christ.

Adam’s sin brought about a fallen world where disobedience became the norm. As a result, all humanity inherited a sinful nature, prone to rebellion against God’s will.

We often find ourselves struggling with this inherited tendency toward disobedience. It manifests in our thoughts, desires, and actions, leading us astray from God’s perfect design for our lives.

We may feel trapped by our sinful patterns and unable to break free from their grip.

Embracing Christ’s Righteousness

But the good news is that Christ’s obedience has made a way for us to be made righteous.

Through His perfect life and sacrificial death, Jesus fulfilled the demands of God’s law and made it possible for us to be reconciled with God.

When we accept Christ’s righteousness by faith, we experience a profound transformation in our lives. We are no longer bound by sin’s power but are empowered by the Holy Spirit to live in obedience to God’s will.

This transformation is not just external but goes deep into our hearts and minds, reshaping our desires, thoughts, and actions.

A Life of Obedience, Purpose, and Fulfillment

As we embrace Christ’s righteousness, we are called to pursue a life of obedience, purpose, and fulfillment.

This means aligning our lives with God’s will, seeking to honor Him in all that we do. It also means finding true fulfillment in our relationship with Christ, rather than seeking empty pleasures in the world.

Living a life of obedience to God’s will may not always be easy, but it is the path to true purpose and fulfillment. As we walk in obedience, we experience the joy of living in alignment with God’s design for our lives.

We find meaning and purpose in serving Him and others, and we experience the peace that comes from knowing that we are living according to His plan.

Conclusion

Christ’s righteousness has the power to transform our lives. By embracing it through faith, we can experience true freedom from sin’s bondage and find the fulfillment and purpose that we were created for.

Continue to walk in obedience to God’s will, knowing that through Christ’s righteousness, you can live a transformed life, filled with meaning and joy.

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Posted by onthesolidrock in Daily Inspiration, Discipline
13
Mar
2024
Finishing the Work

Finishing the Work

Fulfilled Task

“I have brought you glory on earth by finishing the work you gave me to do.” – John 17:4 (NIV)

In this powerful statement from Jesus, we see the culmination of His earthly ministry.

He declares that He has completed the task assigned to Him by the Father, bringing glory to God through His obedience and sacrifice.

Purpose Revealed

From the very beginning, Jesus had a clear sense of purpose and mission.

He came to earth not merely to teach or perform miracles, but to fulfill a specific work – the redemption of humanity through His death and resurrection.

Example Set

As followers of Christ, we too have been given a purpose and a mission.

Just as Jesus lived a life of absolute obedience to the Father’s will, we are called to align our lives with God’s plan and to seek to bring Him glory through our actions and choices.

Ongoing Work

While Christ’s work on the cross is complete, the mission to proclaim the good news and make disciples continues.

We are now the hands and feet of Christ in the world, carrying on the work that He began. As we surrender ourselves fully to God’s purposes, we can find true meaning and fulfillment in our lives.

May you, like Jesus, be able to say at the end of your days that you have finished the work God gave you to do. May your life be a testament to His glory, as you faithfully pursue His purposes.

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Posted by onthesolidrock in Daily Inspiration, Faith, Trust
10
Mar
2024
Finding Joy in Discipline?

Finding Joy in Discipline?

God’s Love

“Because the Lord disciplines those he loves, and he punishes everyone he accepts as a son.” – Hebrews 12:6 (NIV)

We are reminded of the deep and abiding love that God has for His children.

His discipline and punishment are not acts of cruelty or anger, but rather expressions of His love and care for us.

Purpose

God’s discipline is not meant to harm us or make us feel small. Instead, it serves a greater purpose – to shape us, refine us, and help us grow into the people He has called us to be.

Just as a loving parent corrects a child, so too does God correct us, not out of anger, but out of a desire to see us reach our full potential.

Process

Discipline is often uncomfortable and even painful. It can be easy to resent it or to feel like we’re being punished for our mistakes.

However, if we can shift our perspective and see discipline as a sign of God’s love and care for us, we can begin to find joy in the process.

Growth

When we embrace discipline with humility and trust in God’s goodness, we open ourselves up to growth and transformation.

Discipline helps us to shed our selfish tendencies and develop character, patience, and wisdom. It refines us, like gold being purified in the fire, so that we can better reflect the image of Christ within us.

Do not despise the discipline of the Lord, but rather embrace it with gratitude, knowing that it is a sign of His deep and abiding love for you. Through discipline, you can find joy and hope in the process of becoming more like Christ.

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Posted by onthesolidrock in Daily Inspiration, Discipline, Faith