Tag Archive | purpose

God’s Purpose Will Be Established

Dec8

Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows:
when His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child by the Holy Spirit.
And Joseph her husband, being a righteous man and not wanting to disgrace her, planned to send her away secretly.
Matthew 1:18-19 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/mat.1.18-19.NASB1995

The law in Deuteronomy 22:20-24 regarding a betrothed bride not found to be a virgin, says she is to be stoned to death.

When God calls us to something it is not always an easy road. But God. God will accomplish what He has called us to. He will intervene just as He did in this case.

But when he had considered this, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying,
“Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife; for the Child who has been conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.
Matthew 1:20 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/mat.1.20.NASB1995

The Lord of hosts has sworn saying, “Surely, just as I have intended so it has happened, and just as I have planned so it will stand,
Isaiah 14:24 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.14.24.NASB1995

🌹. . . I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is no one like Me, . . .
Saying, ‘My purpose will be established, And I will accomplish all My good pleasure’;
Isaiah 46:9b and 10b NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.46.9-10.NASB1995

🙏O Lord, You are my God; I will exalt You, I will give thanks to Your name; For You have worked wonders, Plans formed long ago, with perfect faithfulness.
Isaiah 25:1 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.25.1.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Surrendered Obedience

Dec4

The angel answered and said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; and for that reason the holy Child shall be called the Son of God.
And Mary said, “Behold, the bondslave of the Lord; may it be done to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her.
Luke 1:35, 38 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/luk.1.35-38.NASB1995

How wonderful it would be if we answered the call to be used of God with full surrender as Mary did.

How willing are we to answer the call of God to be used by Him for His purpose and will?

Continually Seeking Him,

🌹Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Living For Jesus

Sep29

I love Jesus
Yes, I do.
I love Jesus
Do you too?
I love Him because
He first loved me.
l choose to live for
Jesus who died for me.
Chosen of God for a purpose to fulfill
Called to glorify Him for His will!

Do you know Jesus?

We love, because He first loved us.
1 John 4:19 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/1jn.4.19.NASB1995

and He died for all, so that they who live might no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died and rose again on their behalf.
2 Corinthians 5:14-15 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/2co.5.15.NASB1995

And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.
Romans 8:28 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/rom.8.28.NASB1995

🌹I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.
Galatians 2:20 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/gal.2.20.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Sanctuary of The Holy Spirit

Aug11

Or do you think that the Scripture speaks to no purpose: “He jealously desires the Spirit which He has made to dwell in us”?
James 4:5 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jas.4.5.NASB1995

Or do you not know that your body is a temple (sanctuary) of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own?
1 Corinthians 6:19 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/1co.6.19.NASB1995

What an awesome gift we, who have the Holy Spirit of God dwelling in us, have to be called His children. The Holy Spirit of promise who works in us to bring honor and glory to our God as we walk this earth fulfilling His purpose through us.

. . . For we are the temple of the living God; just as God said, “I will dwell in them and walk among them; And I will be their God, and they shall be My people.
2 Corinthians 6:16b NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/2co.6.16.NASB1995

🌹And I will be a father to you, And you shall be sons and daughters to Me,” Says the Lord Almighty.
2 Corinthians 6:18 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/2co.6.18.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Chosen For A Purpose

May22

So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience;
Colossians 3:12 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/col.3.12.NASB1995

Holy and beloved chosen of God for a purpose . . .

🌹 Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.
Colossians 3:17 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/col.3.17.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Thank you for joining me on this journey of the attributes of God’s chosen.

Philippians 2:1-2

Jun7

Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, make my joy complete by being (that you be) of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose.
Philippians 2:1‭-‬2 NASB

Because of Your sacrifice on the cross, Christ Jesus, I crucify the flesh with its passions and desires. I find comfort in Your love for me and through fellowship with the Spirit desire to live with and also walk by the Spirit. Make my heart tender and compassionate toward Your church, Your people. I pray we can be a people of the same mind, loving one another as You have commanded us to do, and work together with one mind and purpose for the church, kingdom and Your glory, Lord God. Amen
Philippians 2:1-2/Galatians 5:24‭-‬25 NASB

🌹The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all.
2 Corinthians 13:14 NASB

Continually Seeking Him, 

Sharon 

Surrendered?

Dec6

Therefore, since Christ has suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same purpose, because he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, so as to live the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for the lusts of men, but for the will of God.
1 Peter 4:1‭-‬2 NASB

Jesus suffered in the flesh for our sake. He showed us our purpose — to cease from the ways of the world. He is the way.
Have you ever really weighed the weight of your sin? Thought about how damaging sin is to your life? Have you surrendered your life, your flesh to God? Are you seeking God’s will in all you say and do? Or are you still living in and for your flesh – “me”?

Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness.  .  . Matthew 6:33

🌹 Have you surrendered your will, your way, your purpose, your life to God?

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon

One Purpose, One Voice

Mar8

Now may the God who gives perseverance and encouragement grant you to be of the same mind with one another, according to Christ Jesus, so that with one purpose and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Romans 15:5‭-‬6

🌹God of encouragement and perseverance,  grant Your church the mind of Christ that we would glorify You unified in purpose. May our voices rise together to glorify You Father through Your Son, our righteousness.  Amen

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon

Gladness and Peace

Feb1

“I know that You can do all things, And that no purpose of Yours can be thwarted (defeat, obstruct, prevent).
Job 42:2 NASB

So why do we worry? Why do we try to obstruct or prevent the way of the Lord, His plan? Is He not in control? Is not His plan the best way for us?

Do we not trust in Almighty God? Or is it that we want it our way instead of His way?

I have heard of You by the hearing of the ear; But now my eye sees You; Therefore I retract, And I repent in dust and ashes.”
Job 42:5‭-‬6 NASB

It’s time to repent and seek God’s will and way.

Glory in His holy name; Let the heart of those who seek the Lord be glad. Seek the Lord and His strength; Seek His face continually.
Psalms 105:3‭-‬4 NASB

🌹 But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
Matthew 6:33 NASB

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon

The LORD Spoke

Jul28

The Lord spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they paid no attention.
2 Chronicles 33:10 NASB

These are some of the saddest words. “The Lord spoke but no one paid attention”.

THE LORD SPOKE BUT NO ONE PAID ATTENTION!

Do you hear the Lord speaking today? Your Creator speaks. He speaks by means of His Holy Spirit through the word (Bible), prayer (conversation with the Lord) and events happening around. Look around you. What do you see? Has God’s church, His people, turned their backs to Him? Sought their own way?

“Have you not done this to yourself By your forsaking the Lord your God When He led you in the way? Jeremiah 2:17 NASB

God’s church needs to return to Him. His way. His will be done. Bow down before our God in repentance and seek Him. God demands our full allegiance. He desires our complete surrender to His will, purpose and way. He desires to bless His people.

When he (Manasseh) prayed to Him (God), He was moved by his entreaty and heard his supplication, and brought him again to Jerusalem to his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the Lord was God.
2 Chronicles 33:13 NASB

🌹Do you truly know the Lord God? If not, today is the day of surrender to Him.

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon