DESIGNED FOR GREATNESS - YOU ARE BRILLIANT

BEGIN WITH CONFIDENCE

The Apostle Paul wrote to the leaders and brethren of Philippi, and because of the good work they were doing, he had great confidence in the Lord's ability to finish

what He started in them. His prayer for them is that God will also give them more knowledge and insight as they abound in love for others.

Philippians 1:6 KJV -

Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:

REMAIN OBEDIENT

Obedience will allow God to keep His promise to you and lead you with kindness and truth.

Psalm 25:10 (TLB)

And when we obey him, every path he guides us on is fragrant with his loving-kindness and his truth.

If you are confident that God has called you and planted the seed, mission or vision within you, you will have no choice but to be obedient.  

Obedience begins with moving forward, accepting and believing that He who called you is faithful.

Perhaps you are a procrastinator and waiting for the right moment, when you have all that it requires or perhaps you have difficulty remaining focus and finishing what you have started.

TODAY'S FOCUS: PERSEVERANCE PURSUES OBEDIENCE

When you are designed for greatness it will require perseverance. Your faith will be tested, but it produces endurance so that you may be perfect and complete.

Our Identity journey - A Jewel in His Crown by Priscilla Shirer, reminds us that we are brilliant and that God has given us great ideas, talents, gifts, professions, abilities, etc... to do good works and shine as a Jewel in the King's court.  She states....

"Jesus has promised that He will be faithful to complete the good work He began in you the moment you became a woman in the King's court. You are His rare Jewel, and He is determined to refine you into the most brilliant gemstone possible."

WHAT HAS GOD CALLED YOU TO DO?

Perhaps you have been called to go on the mission field and help spread the gospel, write a book, open a business, support a cause, partner with a ministry or embark on a spiritual journey being a channel and resource to others.  

• Are you confident enough to believe that God will work through you?
• Are you walking in obedience and truth?
• Are you procrastinating or delaying?

It may be that you have lost the patience to persevere. You are probably facing some road blocks and other hindrances. It may seem like it is taking longer than you anticipated or perhaps you have lost your focus and need to redirect your energy in the right things.  

God is in control, and understanding that will help you to apply the following:

James 1:3-4 (KJV)

Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.

But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

Remember, God is the Author and Finisher of your faith. Be confident it is Him who worketh in you. Live in obedience, and don't be a procrastinator. Do what He has called you to do. Don't be timid or afraid Set no limits - For with God.....  ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE!

God Bless and Keep the Faith!

Virtuous Jewel