Let Your Life Count Chapter 12
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Hebrews 12:1
“Letting your life count involves effort and perseverance.”
Have you ever been distracted, interrupted, or encountered an obstacle in your work for the Lord?
“In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted” 2 Timothy 3:12
“If the enemy of your soul can’t stop you from running the race God has set before you, he’ll settle for slowing you down.”
Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8
How do YOU know if the mission is from God?
He replied, "Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.“ Matt. 17:20
How can you plan ahead for obstacles?
How can you be determined to finish the task before the obstacle comes?
“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” Romans 12:21
“ If we are not being hindered, guess what? There’s only one explanation. There’s nothing to hinder. We’re not doing anything!”
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.
Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.
In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Eph. 6:10-17
“If you can explain it, God’s not in it” Jim Cymbala
How can YOU Let Your Life Count This Week?