The Reason for the Season: Understanding God’s Purposese
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God is a God of purpose. Regardless of the events that take place in our lives, there is a purpose. We do not serve a God who is clueless or useless. He is an omnipotent and all things occur by His will. Because of this, there is a reason for this season in your life.
To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up. Eccl 3:1-3 (KJV)
Just as there are necessary changes for natural seasons, there are spiritual seasons that all must pass through. Whether you are in a season of peace or war, riches or poverty, sickness or health, His plan for your life is unfolding. Seek God and He will reveal to you by His Spirit, the reason for this season.
Don’t Worry, Be Happy: It’s Easier than You Think
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Many remember these words made popular by the song. Though its sentiment is simple, it is something that is available to the Christian. It is interesting to note that the Christian is in connection with God, the creator and sustainer of all things.
However, we sometimes act as if there is no God in heaven and walk around in worry and defeat. We must remember that God is able to give us peace in the midst of unfavorable circumstances. We can still have joy even when surrounded by pain.
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 1 Peter 5:7 (KJV)
If we remember to cast our cares upon Him, we will not worry, but walk in peace and contentment. Today, ask God for His grace and strength to overcome worry and fear. If we know Him, we don’t have to worry and fret because He loves us and cares for us. Don’t Worry Be Happy!
Overcoming the Outbursts: Victory Over Self
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Though this may not hold true for all, many in the Body of Christ have attributes and traits that must be overcome. The Christian’s life is to be characterized by moral uprightness and godly character; however, there are times when old ways, habits, and traits surface.
Like Moses’ outbursts of anger in the wilderness (he broke the tablets, he called Israel “rebels), Christians have outbursts of the flesh.
And it came to pass, as soon as he came nigh unto the camp, that he saw the calf, and the dancing: and Moses’ anger waxed hot, and he cast the tables out of his hands, and brake them beneath the mount. Ex 32:19 (KJV)
Moses was called the meakest man on the earth, yet his outbursts of anger stopped him from entering into Canaan. Today, look at your life. Are there areas where you still have “outbursts?” If so, come to God in faith knowing that He will help you to overcome all things, even if the main thing is yourself.
Try It Again: Trusting the Word of Christ
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Well, here we are again, coming to the start of a new year. I know, I know… people make all kinds of resolutions because a new calendar year has entered. Others, however, are disappointed and discouraged because they did not accomplish personal and professional goals set in the previous year. However, one must get over what was and what happened and try again.
And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net. Luke 5:5 (KJV)
Peter was like many of us. He and the others fished all night and had caught nothing. Yet, Jesus told them to let their nets down again. Though Peter protested initially, he obeyed Christ and received more fish than he could handle.
At the beginning of this year, let down your net again and trust that Christ will cause you to be productive in areas that were previously barren, both personally and spiritually. Join me and let’s “Try It Again!”
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