God Has Plans For Us
Proverbs 19:21 There are many devices [plans] in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end [a future and a hope].
Matt. 28:16-20 Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them. 17And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted. 18And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
We must know…
His plans for us are that we…
Embrace Him (and his plans for your life)
Accepting Him as God's only begotten Son
Acknowledging Him as God in the flesh
Adoring Him as worthy of our worship
Adhering to His plans
We should…
Expose others to Him - go
Exposing Him to them (in your life)
Extending His love to their needs
Exalting Him above all
Exciting the longing they have in their hearts for Him
We can…
Enrich their lives through Him - teaching
Praying for them to Him - that they might know
Presenting them to Him - Claim them for Jesus
Proving Him to them - explain His advantages He changes people
Proposing Him to them - Offer Jesus in His greatness
We need to…
Enlist disciples for Him - baptizing
Interacting with others - they want your attention
Influencing others - by your attitude (of caring, )
Instructing others - by your actions of godliness
It is our job to…
Enable them to follow Him - observe
Training them in the way
Traveling the way in front of them
Encouraging them
Gary Marcum - New Beginnings Church - 030302am