"And see, now I go bound in the spirit to Jerusalem, not knowing the things that will happen to me there, except that the Holy Spirit testifies in every city, saying that chains and tribulations await me. But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God."
Acts 20:22-24 (NKJV)
The Apostle Paul is a great example for us. Paul was someone who persecuted the church before he became a person who built up the church. Once Paul became a Christian he found God's plan for his life and he pursued it; Paul did not let anything stop him from doing what God wanted him to do. Paul is not unique; God has a plan and a purpose for everyone's life. Like Paul, we all need to be committed to doing God's will no matter what challenges we face. Paul said he knew that difficulties were going to come to him but he was committed to fulfilling God's plan for his life.
The biggest factor in determining whether or not we will fulfill the will of God for our life is with us. Just like Paul, we will all face challenges in life. Following God's plan might not always be the easiest choice for us but it is always the best choice. If we are committed to doing the will of God then nothing can stop us. The devil will try many different ways to hinder us and get us off course. If we get distracted or we stop and give up then we are defeated. If we are determined to do the will of God no matter what then we will win!
God will speak to us through His Word and by the Holy Spirit to give us the direction we need for every area of our life. Once we have the direction from God it is then up to us to follow through. We can read in 2 Corinthians 11:23-27 about all of the problems that Paul faced but he did not quit; Paul made the decision that he would follow God's plan no matter what. What about us? Do we know God's plan for our life? Are we committed to fulfilling that plan no matter what? We need to be like Paul and be committed to finishing the course that God has given to us.
Acts 20:22-24 (NKJV)
The Apostle Paul is a great example for us. Paul was someone who persecuted the church before he became a person who built up the church. Once Paul became a Christian he found God's plan for his life and he pursued it; Paul did not let anything stop him from doing what God wanted him to do. Paul is not unique; God has a plan and a purpose for everyone's life. Like Paul, we all need to be committed to doing God's will no matter what challenges we face. Paul said he knew that difficulties were going to come to him but he was committed to fulfilling God's plan for his life.
The biggest factor in determining whether or not we will fulfill the will of God for our life is with us. Just like Paul, we will all face challenges in life. Following God's plan might not always be the easiest choice for us but it is always the best choice. If we are committed to doing the will of God then nothing can stop us. The devil will try many different ways to hinder us and get us off course. If we get distracted or we stop and give up then we are defeated. If we are determined to do the will of God no matter what then we will win!
God will speak to us through His Word and by the Holy Spirit to give us the direction we need for every area of our life. Once we have the direction from God it is then up to us to follow through. We can read in 2 Corinthians 11:23-27 about all of the problems that Paul faced but he did not quit; Paul made the decision that he would follow God's plan no matter what. What about us? Do we know God's plan for our life? Are we committed to fulfilling that plan no matter what? We need to be like Paul and be committed to finishing the course that God has given to us.
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