October 6, 2010
There is a recurring theme throughout all of scripture. When the LORD is with you (which occurs when you are faithful to Him and obey His commands), you WILL have success. Then it goes on to say, be strong and brave. Don't be afraid or discouraged. God has done His part, now it is up to us.
Are we going to believe Him—or not? Are we going to be faithful—or not? Are we going to obey His commands—or not? Are we going to trust Him—or not? God didn't say it would be easy, but He did give us the directions of how it can be done. No other gods. Serve only me. Forsake all others. Come unto me. I will give you rest. Hang on to me. I will give you success. Success as the world defines it? Wealth? Riches? Power? Greed? Control? No. When you've submitted your life to God those things are not your desire. When God promises to give us the desires of our heart it is when our hearts desires line up with His. Selfishness? No. Selfless? Yes.
Doing life God's way brings happiness. Trying to achieve our desires our own way brings restlessness, discontentment, frustration, exhaustion, and unfulfillment. God's plan is so much better. His plan is perfect. And the only way to follow it is to give up "self." Get out of the driver's seat. Die to pride. What you get in return is priceless!! You get GOD; the maker of heaven and earth. You get success. You get peace. You get contentment. You get joy. You get salvation.
"Take the whole world... just give me Jesus." What a great old song.
Addendum: 6/20/14 ~ The name of the song is actually I Have Decided to Follow Jesus.
I have decided to follow Jesus [Repeat 3 times]
No turning back, no turning back!
The world behind me, the Cross before me [Repeat 3 times]
No turning back, no turning back!
Though none go with me, still I will follow [Repeat 3 times]
No turning back, no turning back!
O take the whole world but give me Jesus [Repeat 3 times]
No turning back, no turning back!
Next Entry: I Chronicles 25:1 – 27:34
There is a recurring theme throughout all of scripture. When the LORD is with you (which occurs when you are faithful to Him and obey His commands), you WILL have success. Then it goes on to say, be strong and brave. Don't be afraid or discouraged. God has done His part, now it is up to us.
Are we going to believe Him—or not? Are we going to be faithful—or not? Are we going to obey His commands—or not? Are we going to trust Him—or not? God didn't say it would be easy, but He did give us the directions of how it can be done. No other gods. Serve only me. Forsake all others. Come unto me. I will give you rest. Hang on to me. I will give you success. Success as the world defines it? Wealth? Riches? Power? Greed? Control? No. When you've submitted your life to God those things are not your desire. When God promises to give us the desires of our heart it is when our hearts desires line up with His. Selfishness? No. Selfless? Yes.
Doing life God's way brings happiness. Trying to achieve our desires our own way brings restlessness, discontentment, frustration, exhaustion, and unfulfillment. God's plan is so much better. His plan is perfect. And the only way to follow it is to give up "self." Get out of the driver's seat. Die to pride. What you get in return is priceless!! You get GOD; the maker of heaven and earth. You get success. You get peace. You get contentment. You get joy. You get salvation.
"Take the whole world... just give me Jesus." What a great old song.
Addendum: 6/20/14 ~ The name of the song is actually I Have Decided to Follow Jesus.
I have decided to follow Jesus [Repeat 3 times]
No turning back, no turning back!
The world behind me, the Cross before me [Repeat 3 times]
No turning back, no turning back!
Though none go with me, still I will follow [Repeat 3 times]
No turning back, no turning back!
O take the whole world but give me Jesus [Repeat 3 times]
No turning back, no turning back!
Next Entry: I Chronicles 25:1 – 27:34
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