How has God commissioned you?

Lately, I've been reviewing past posts. Today, I stumbled across a thought that I'm certain God inspired me to write: "Brave men and women of God step forward when others step back; they press on with others give up; and they follow through regardless of the cost, dismissing the opinions and speculations of bystanders! They understand the true meaning of BRAVERY; bravery isn't recklessly following after every conjured whimsical notion; true bravery simply follows God's voice, knowing He will do what He has promised!"

Today's reflective question: How has God commissioned you?

Ephesians 2:8-10 says, "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith — and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." (NIV)

This scripture verse is one of my favorite passages.

The truth is God saved us by His amazing grace. We can't earn salvation. It is a gift. Our greatest efforts, abilities, and "works" are but filthy rags in comparisons to His omnipotent glory. Yet, as a demonstration of our love, we have the incredible opportunity to live our life to the fullness of HIS GLORY. The promise of Ephesians 2:10 whispers hope to those of us who feel insignificant. It powerfully suggests our unique "PURPOSE."

Friend, God created you magnificently. Your passions, your hopes, your dreams (when surrendered to Him completely) help to point to your purpose. God prepared marvelous works for you to do. Like Jeremiah, He knew you before you were in your mother's womb and He set you apart for a significant task.

If you are like me that mission will be tested. At times you'll wonder if you missed His voice. You'll question the possibility of fulfilling His call...

Which takes us back to where we started..."Brave men and women of God step forward when others step back; they press on with others give up; and they follow through regardless of the cost, dismissing the opinions and speculations of bystanders! They understand the true meaning of BRAVERY; bravery isn't recklessly following after every conjured whimsical notion; true bravery simply follows God's voice, knowing He will do what He has promised!"


Today, I challenge you to simply ask for God's direction. Invite Him into your every day living. And bravely dismiss the opinions and speculations of bystanders and follow Him completely. Test everything with the truth of God's Word...and when He speaks...follow Him relentlessly, know He will do all that He has promised!


As a side note I want to invite you to listen in to today's broadcast:

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