Be… So That God Can Do…

Various Scriptures

Oftentimes, we pray to God, seek His face, and hope for change in our lives, but we hardly see immediate results. Most of the time, all we have to do is, be who God called us to be, so that He can do what He promised to do for His people.

Love the Lord… and he will preserve you.
-Psalm 31:23

Be of good courage, and he will strengthen your heart…
-Psalm 31:24

Delight in the LORD, and will give you the desires of your heart.
-Psalm 37:4

Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he will exalt you to inherit the land.
-Psalm 37:34

Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
-Psalm 1:1-3

Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
-Matthew 5:3-11

In your daily living, be who you were called to be, so that God can do what He promised He would do.

Altered Image

Genesis 1:26-31

In the beginning, man was made in God’s own image, after His likeness. In the beginning, God gave man dominion over the fish of the sea, fowl of the air, cattle, and all the earth, including every creeping thing upon the earth. In the beginning, God blessed man and woman, and told them to fill the earth with offspring. In the beginning, man ate only herbs, fruit, and seed. In the beginning, things were radically different from today.

Today, men have taken on the image and likeness of carnality. Rather than desire the things of God, they yearn for worldly pleasures and lusts of the flesh. Today, men are afraid of nearly every animal in the animal kingdom that has not been thoroughly domesticated, including mice and cockroaches. Today, having multiple children is shunned by the modern self-centered society. In the past, large families were deemed a blessing from the Lord, but those days seem to be long gone. Today, men will eat anything that moves (or doesn’t move). While we have been granted permission by God to consume meat (according to Genesis 9:3, and Matthew 15:11), many around the globe enjoy some very unusual delicacies.

From the beginning of time until now, the world has become nearly unrecognizable from God’s original creation. But, in a moment, all will be restored from chaos and wickedness, to unity and perpetual holiness.

By Faith…

Hebrews 11:23-31

“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” (Hebrews 11:1)

“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:” (Ephesians 2:8)

“For we walk by faith, not by sight.” (2 Corinthians 5:7)

“For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.” (Romans 1:17)

“Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made by things which do appear.” (Hebrews 11:3)

“But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” (Hebrews 11:6)

The concept of faith can seem rather complicated at first glance, but the more the Spirit of God opens one’s understanding, they’ll soon grab hold of what the essence of faith is, and how to properly apply it to daily holy living. Faith can be understood as believing in something to happen, that has yet to manifest, based on past experiences. Another writer explained faith as the conviction based on past experience that God’s new and fresh surprises will surely be ours. Having faith in God requires confidence and conviction. God made it plain that He will provide for, and sustain His people, but the children of God must believe that he is, and that He’s a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Faith is necessary in all situations, whether they be good or not so good. In times of plenty, we must have faith in God to keep us humble, and not allow our prosperity to cause us to entertain pride. On the contrary, when we experience times of suffering or lack, it’s our faith in God that keeps us standing strong through our adversity, until God opens a window of Heaven, and pours out blessings that are beneficial and abundant. Faith in God eliminates all possibility of falling into temptation. This is certain, because with all your attention and hope centered on the Creator of all things, there’ll hardly be any room for doubt, fear, or temptation. Throughout history, many have overcome evil, sin, temptation, and hard times, by putting all their faith and trust in God. The same God that blessed Moses, Rahab, and king David for their unwavering faith, has an unlimited supply of resources to bless you, even today. Have faith in God!