Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Don’t Speak on Your Own Initiative

"Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and the Father is in Me? The words that I say to you I do not speak on My own initiative, but the Father abiding in Me does His works. Believe Me that I am in the Father and the Father is in Me; otherwise believe because of the works themselves." John 14:10-11 

Trinity…prior to the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. Three in One. Father, Son and Spirit.  Jesus never puts Himself first…always the Father. Such humble respect and obedient submission. Jesus is such an exemplary example for all of us. The Father—as the Spirit abiding, living in each of us does His work in and through us. Have you ever experienced God working through you? Reaching out to others and serving them in obedience to the Father? I’ve had numerous experiences of this—one recently was in leading a discussion group of parents of teenagers. It was wonderful to hear them sharing stories and supporting each other—brought together to discuss, “How to Really Love Your Teenager.” If you haven’t experienced God working in and through you, listen closely and be obedient the next time God asks you to do something for Him. You’ll be glad you listened and obeyed. 

RSVP: Listen to God today. What is He asking you to do to serve Him…and others through your actions? How will you respond to Him today? 

Prayer~ Dear God, I am confident in my obedience to You, since You know that in reverence and submission to You I will do even more than what You expect…(Philemon 1:21) as I listen and obey Your word. Please continue to guard and guide my thoughts, words, and actions that I would be pleasing to You.

© 2014 by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
All scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise noted.

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