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Today is Sunday November 22, 2009 and we are continuing our studies in the book of Romans, please read chapters 11-13 in your Bible or Click Here to read them http://www.readytofollow.com/bible-november-22

Today's Message: Doing God's Will
As we read through the Bible and obey it, God's Word becomes our spiritual food and our source of strength and spiritual insight to accomplish His will.

As Christian's we long to do the will of God, many have concentrated their time, talents, and abilities doing the Lord's work, but do not understand why it seems the more they do for God the less blessings they receive. Through Paul, God explains why we are at times fruitless in our efforts. “And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then it is no more grace: otherwise work is no more work. What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded. (According as it is written, God hath given them the spirit of slumber, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear;) unto this day.” - Romans 11:6-8. It is by grace that we obtain the blessings from God in the things that we do, not by works. Yes, it is good to do things for God, to serve Him, and to learn to walk as Jesus walked, but we must not forget that grace is the freely given, unmerited favor and love of God. If we forget that God blesses us even though our circumstances than He will stop the blessings that we can get until we come to that realization. Even suffering is a blessing from God because it is through the suffering that we endure that we learn and grow and proper as long as we keep our faith and trust in the Almighty.

Some Christian's truly love God, they have taken themselves out of the world, go to church on Sunday's, and even pay tithes, but they never make an effort to see the true blessings that are before them because anytime the opportunity arises to serve Him they become unmotivated and lose interest. They are like the Israelite's, who had the faith to leave Egypt, but rebelled and refused to enter the promised land on God's terms. “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.” - Romans 12:1-5. To beseech means to beg, God is begging us present our bodies as a living sacrifice to Him, meaning that He is asking us to learn what it truly is that He wants us to do for Him and do it wholeheartedly. Every person who accepts Jesus Christ as their Savior becomes a member of the body of Christ. Just like a physical body needs every member (part) of the body to function properly, the body in Christ also needs every member to function properly.

Often people have this idea that in order to serve God we need to do everything, but the truth is God calls us all to serve Him in a certain why. “Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching; Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.” - Romans 12:6-8. We do not need to try to do something that we are not able to do because He knows we can not serve Him in every way. That is why He calls some people to be preachers, some to be teachers, some ushers, some nursery workers, and some even janitors. We can all serve God is some way by what we do in everyday life, but we must be willing and have the desire to serve Him. I work in the nursery at my church and it can be really tough sometimes, if I went in that room feeling unmotivated then it would not only reflect on me, but the children as well. They will know that I do not want to be there and children know who they can trust. God is the same way, He knows who He can trust and He will use and bless those who truly and wholeheartedly want to do His will.

Today's Prayer:

Dear God,

Lord, with the help of the Holy Spirit, we seek to guard the truths and commandments entrusted to us through Your Word. We do not want to be swayed by man’s opinions and will not be if we are firmly anchored to the Rock which can’t be moved. Help us to know and do Your will. We stand firm and strong when we, by conviction of Your Holy Spirit, embrace Your teachings and refute that which conflicts. Help us to be sober and vigilant as our adversary the devil seeks to divide believers and destroy their faith. By the grace of God we will be strong, stand united, and overcome his attacks. In Jesus' name.......Amen.

Have a wonderful and blessed day/night
God Bless You,
Christina

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