Take time to pray and ask God to reveal His purpose for your life. Let Him refine your desires and empower you through the Holy Spirit to take the next steps.
[00:00:37] Welcome to The Bible Speaks with your host Elgin Carelock.
[00:00:42] The Bible Speaks is a daily podcast dedicated to sharing the good news of Jesus Christ,
[00:00:49] rightly dividing the word of truth, and learning how to apply it to our daily lives.
[00:00:55] You may contact Elgin at the address given at the end of the broadcast.
[00:00:59] And now, here's Elgin.
[00:01:02] Brothers and sisters, I welcome you.
[00:01:04] In the name of Yeshua HaMashiach.
[00:01:08] To another episode of Words of Inspiration.
[00:01:13] And today, I'm so excited to continue in our series, Working God's Plan.
[00:01:21] This series is inspired by Habakkuk 2 verse 3.
[00:01:26] And reading from the complete Jewish Bible, it reads,
[00:01:30] For the vision is yet for an appointed time.
[00:01:33] It speaks of the end.
[00:01:36] And it does not lie.
[00:01:38] If it delays, wait for it.
[00:01:41] It will surely come.
[00:01:43] It will not delay.
[00:01:46] This powerful scripture reminds us that God's vision and plans for our lives is intentional.
[00:01:52] And it will come to pass.
[00:01:56] But in his perfect timing.
[00:01:58] As we wait on the vision, we must be faithful in working God's plan.
[00:02:04] Building who we are.
[00:02:06] Walking in his purpose.
[00:02:07] And bringing him glory with everything we do.
[00:02:11] So today's episode is titled, His Purpose.
[00:02:16] And it is inspired by Philippians 2 verse 13.
[00:02:22] And reading from the Amplified Version, it reads,
[00:02:26] For it is not your strength, but it is God who is effectively at work in you, both to will and to work.
[00:02:35] That is strengthening, energizing, and creating in you the longing and the ability to fulfill your purpose for his good pleasure.
[00:02:46] So let's talk about what it means to work God's plan by leaning on his power to fulfill his purpose for our lives.
[00:02:56] The first thing we must understand is that we were created for God's purpose, not our own.
[00:03:02] It's not about chasing personal ambition or worldly success.
[00:03:07] It's about aligning ourselves with his will so that we can bring him glory and serve his people.
[00:03:15] Philippians 2 and 13 reminds us that God is the one working in us.
[00:03:21] He gives us the desire to do his will and he empowers us to carry it out.
[00:03:28] This means you don't have to figure it all out on your own.
[00:03:32] You don't need to rely solely on your own strength.
[00:03:36] And the Holy Spirit is working in you to align your desires with God's promises.
[00:03:42] This is so important to remember.
[00:03:44] The fact that you have dreams, ideas, and a passion to make a difference is evident that God is already at work in you.
[00:03:54] He's planted those seeds and he's given you everything you need to fulfill them.
[00:04:00] God just doesn't call us to a purpose and leave us to figure it out.
[00:04:04] He equips us with the Holy Spirit to guide and empower us.
[00:04:09] The Holy Spirit works inside of us not just to want to do his will but to actually do it.
[00:04:17] Acts 1 and 8 reading from the New International Version reads,
[00:04:34] The power of the Holy Spirit strengthens us when we feel weak, energizes us when we feel weary, and gives us wisdom when we lack understanding.
[00:04:45] When you feel unsure about what God has called you to do, remember that it's not your strength.
[00:04:52] It's his spirit working through you.
[00:04:55] Working God's plan for our lives requires us to focus on two things.
[00:05:00] Who are we becoming and how we serve others.
[00:05:05] God's plan is as much about who you are as it is about what you do.
[00:05:12] He's refining your character, building your faith, and teaching you to trust him.
[00:05:19] God's purpose for your life will always bring him glory and serve his people.
[00:05:24] Whether you're using your gifts in ministry, business, family, or the community,
[00:05:30] the question to ask is, how can I bring value to others and point them to God?
[00:05:36] Matthew 5 and 16 reads,
[00:05:38] Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
[00:05:46] When you build yourself through prayer, studying the word, and walking obedience,
[00:05:53] you become a vessel through which God's glory can shine.
[00:05:58] So how do we practically work God's plan for our lives?
[00:06:02] Here are three steps.
[00:06:05] Number one, seek God daily.
[00:06:08] Spend time in his word and prayer to know his will.
[00:06:13] Psalm 111 verse 105 reads,
[00:06:16] Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.
[00:06:21] Number two, surrender your plans.
[00:06:25] Allow God to shape your goals and dreams according to his purpose.
[00:06:30] Proverbs 16 and 3 reminds us,
[00:06:34] Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.
[00:06:39] And number three, step out in faith.
[00:06:43] God has already equipped you for his purpose.
[00:06:46] Take bold steps and walk in obedience.
[00:06:49] Trust that he will guide you.
[00:06:52] 2 Timothy 1 and 7 reminds us,
[00:06:55] For the spirit God gave us does not make us timid,
[00:06:58] but gives us power, love, and self-discipline.
[00:07:04] As we continue through this series,
[00:07:06] I want you to reflect on the fact that
[00:07:08] God's purpose for your life is not random.
[00:07:12] It's intentional, powerful, and far beyond anything you could imagine.
[00:07:18] You are not working alone.
[00:07:19] The Holy Spirit is within you,
[00:07:22] giving you the desire to do God's will,
[00:07:25] and the power to accomplish it.
[00:07:28] Let's stop striving for our own plans,
[00:07:31] and start working the plan that God has already laid out for us.
[00:07:35] His purpose is always greater,
[00:07:37] and when we trust him,
[00:07:39] we bring him glory,
[00:07:40] and bless those around us.
[00:07:43] As we come to the end of this episode,
[00:07:46] let's hold on to Philippians 2 and 13.
[00:07:50] This week, take time to pray and ask God to reveal his purpose for your life.
[00:07:55] Let him refine your desires and empower you through the Holy Spirit to take the next steps.
[00:08:02] Brothers and sisters,
[00:08:04] if this episode has inspired you,
[00:08:06] please share it with someone who needs to understand God's purpose.
[00:08:11] I thank you for spending time with me on today,
[00:08:15] and I look forward to our time together on tomorrow.
[00:08:18] Until then, God bless.
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