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Hi family Brothers and sisters in Christ
I have a message for you in this new year. And the message is this.
[1 Timothy 6:7]
It's a new year, with new things, and you might already be focused in
on what you want to achieve this year. But let me remind you as your brother
that if it is not God's plan for your life then it means nothing.
It is going to be a waste of time. There is nothing wrong with it - to dream -
but if that dream is not from God then it's going to be a waste of time,
because His blessing is not going to be in it. And that's not what you were created to do.
[Ephesians 2:10]
Listen to me today. If you want to have a life of meaning
A life of purpose Then it starts with God himself.
God Almighty. Who can see the future
Who knows everything. It starts with Him.
The example we have in the Bible is like this. God first speaks.
You listen, you trust, you stand on His word. And then you act in boldness.
Because you know what He wants you to do with your life.
Unfortunately, a lot of us - we turn that around. We want to make our own decisions
We have our own goals and dreams. And then we try to use God to make it happen.
Do you understand what I'm saying here? A lot of us are just trying to use
God for ourselves. And then some even
have the audacity to try and declare it. Oh this will happen or that will happen.
Have you even prayed about it? Do you talk to God about it?
Did you ask Him first? That's where we need to start.
Go to God first and ask Him. God, what do you want me to do with my life?
[Ephesians 1:11]
There is no me in there. It's only God.
It is all about God. It's all about Him.
His purpose. You know,
we say things like God is my Lord and my Savior. We sometimes just focus on the Savior part.
Is he your Lord? Is he a king of your life?
Or are you still sitting on the throne of your own heart?
Are you still trying to control everything?
And then that's why you wonder why is life going so wrong.
I tried to do everything I tried to handle this
I tried to make smart decisions I do this and life is just oh it's not working.
That's the point. You are trying to do everything.
You need to start with God.
[Proverbs 3:5-6]
Do you do it? Do what?
What this verse is telling you. A lot of the time a lot of Christians - they
become so used to Bible verses that they hear it and they don't listen to it anymore.
Do you do what this verse is telling you? When you read scripture do you
hear it and apply it in your life? It says trust in the Lord with all your heart
not 50 not 80 not 99.99 percent. Trust in the Lord with all your heart
[Proverbs 3:5-6]
Not some, in all of your ways.
A lot of the time we just want the promises of God.
His blessings.
But, we are not willing to look at the conditions to apply that in our lives.
That's the condition.
Guess what. You will die.
I will die. And we will die soon.
Because your life is like a mist. Appears only for a little while,
and then it's gone. All the generations before us
They are dead. The same thing repeats itself over and over.
People are born, they might marry, they might do something in certain work or a type of job.
Then they get grandkids and then they die. And then you will either spend
eternity with God in heaven or in hell. So why do we keep on looking at this world
as if it's the only thing? As if that's all that matters?
[Matthew 16:26]
[1 John 2:15-17]
And here we are another year is behind us
Another one in front of us. And most of us are already failing.
We are falling for the traps of Satan. That this world is all there is.
To focus on this world and the things of this world.
A rat race where things like money do not really matter.
Because you came into this world naked And you will go out of it naked.
So, what is this world all about? What then actually matters?
[Acts 17:24-26]
Listen carefully. Here comes the meaning of life.
[Acts 17:26-28]
Now if you are already a reborn Christian
If you have truly accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.
If you found God. Then what now?
Well, you still have a few years left. Well, depending on God.
You might die today. But you are still alive for a reason.
So you need to go to God and ask Him. God, what do you want me to do with my life?
What is my purpose? You will only find
your true identity and purpose in God. And you need to ask Him until He answers you.
Break through prayer is sometimes required. I prayed for many years
until He finally answered me. At the right time.
[Matthew 7:7]
Do not waste the life that God has given you. Do not waste the skills that you have.
The talents that you have. The gifts that God gave you.
Do not waste it. Use it for His glory
So that you can stand in front of Him one day and say,
God I used all my talents for your glory.
[1 Peter 4:10]
Now, I want to let this sink in. That sometimes we just hear things
and we don't really think about it. We hear Bible verses.
We don't think about it. So let me ask you
So that you can think about this. What have you done for God in this last year?
If you die today what can you show Him?
What are you doing with all the things that God gave you?
[Matthew 25:13-16]
You see, he didn't wait. He didn't spend time on the things
that he wanted to do here on Earth. He went at once
[Matthew 25:16-25]
You see what he's busy doing here? He's busy with excuses.
How many times did you try and use excuses? Yes but I want to do this first or no,
No, I want to focus on this a little.
[Matthew 25:25-30]
The message I need to give you as we kick off this next year
Is to use everything for God's glory. Don't gather temporary treasures.
You came into this world naked and you will go out of it and naked.
[Matthew 6:19]
Where is your heart at? What are you focused on?
Are you focused on God or things? Temporary things that mean absolutely nothing.
Listen, your good deeds cannot save you. But your good deeds will
prove that your faith is real. That you are a genuine reborn Christian.
But not only that, you will also receive a reward in heaven.
[2 Corinthians 5:10]
So, let me ask you one last time.
What are you doing with all of the things that God gave you?
Only you and He can answer that truthfully. One of the things we must definitely
do is to share the Gospel. That is the Great Commission
And if you need a little bit of help, then watch these videos here.
And I'll see you there. And before you go
Always remember that God loves you,
And I love you too. Bye
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