9 Things that God
Wants in our Lives
Col. 2
He wants us to be...
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Desire was there
Plan was made
Gift was given
We must reach for the gift
1 There were present at that season some that
told him of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their
sacrifices.
2 And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these
Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, because they suffered such
things?
3 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise
perish.
4 Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew
them, think ye that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem?
5 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise
perish.
Our opportunity is at hand
We make the choice
We pay the cost except we repent through Jesus Christ
6 As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus
the Lord, so walk ye in him:
7 Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye
have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.
Must first receive Him
He wasnt us to be vibrant in Him
Strong as a well established garden or tree
Continuing in Him with fruit (is the inference)
7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist
the devil, and he will flee from you.
8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your
hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.
How do we fight the devil?
Give ourselves to the Lord entirely submit
Stand against Satan and resist sinful actions and attitudes
Do all you can to be close to God
Stay out of sin cleanse hands
Let the Lord help make you right purify
27 But I say unto you which hear, Love your
enemies, do good to them which hate you,
28 Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully
use you.
29 And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the
other; and him that taketh away thy cloak forbid not to take thy coat also.
30 Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh
away thy goods ask them not again.
31 And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them
likewise.
32 For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for
sinners also love those that love them.
33 And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have
ye? for sinners also do even the same.
34 And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank
have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again.
Christ-like
Christ-like actions love your enemies, do good
Dont get even (all the time) 29
Be liberal with your blessings 30
Obey the golden rule 31
1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the
mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy,
acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the
renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and
perfect, will of God.
Glad to serve 1
Serve well 1
Serve as He wants you (transformed)
Show then all - 2
32 That I may come unto you with joy by the will of God, and may with you be refreshed.
He can help us when we are down
He can do more than anything we come up with
Serving Him is joyful
Serving Him is refreshing
Serving man can be tiring and difficult
14 And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just.
There is a bright day coming
The ticket is bought
We can have the ticket
Our reward awaits
28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are
heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly
in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
I believe He wants all of us to labor for Him
Some labor more than others
Some are burdened
He will give us rest
True rest comes from Him
It will be worth it all
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