Here it is again…doing the will of My Father. You may be wondering
…what is the “will” of God? A lot of people struggle with that. The “will of
God” or “will of My Father” is used 29 times in the NASB version of the Bible. Here
are a few:
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For this is the will of My
Father, that everyone who beholds the Son and believes in Him will have
eternal life, and I Myself will raise him up on the last day. John 6:40
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And do not be conformed to this
world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove
what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans
12:2
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For the sorrow that is according
to the will of God produces a repentance without regret, leading to
salvation, but the sorrow of the world produces death. 2 Corinthians 7:10
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For this is the will of God,
your sanctification; that is, that you abstain from sexual immorality; that
each of you know how to possess his own vessel in sanctification and honor, ...
For God has not called us for the purpose of impurity, but in sanctification. 1
Thessalonians 4:3-4,7
So to be in God’s will we need to be
repentant and accept Jesus as the Son of God—as our Savior—and to maintain a
pure life—sanctified. God expects holiness.
Will you call out “Lord, Lord” and expect
to get into heaven? Expect—but not make it in. How disappointing that will be. Jesus
won’t know you unless you know Him. So Jesus says…Why do you call Me, 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I say? Luke
6:46. Doing what Jesus says is the same as doing the will of God the Father.
Jesus listens so closely to His Father—our Father—that He says just what the
Father says. Repent, accept, live a holy life.
RSVP:
Jesus is inviting you to follow Him—to live a life pleasing to His Father. How
will you respond to Him today?
Prayer ~ Jesus—I hear that Heaven is a
wonderful place and I look forward to having a banquet there with You. I want
to do just what You say…and live a life pleasing to You…and to our Heavenly
Father—to do His will. Guide my heart, mind and thoughts—continue to sanctify me
that I would live a life of holiness unto the Lord.
Now may You, our God and Father Himself and
Jesus our Lord, direct our way; and may You, Lord, cause us to increase and
abound in love for one another, and for all people, just as we also do for You;
so that You may establish our hearts without blame in holiness before You, our
God and Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all His saints. 1
Thessalonians 3:11-13.
Friday’s Feast at the
King’s Table
What’s for
supper? How many times a day or a week do you hear this?
Menu planning
is the key to less stress and better budget control. You only buy what you need…and
with no waste you’ll save money.
Years ago
when I took a Chinese cooking class I learned that every meal should have a
crunchy, a soft, a spicy and a bland component. Consider dishes that meet nutritional
needs, dishes that you enjoy preparing and your family’s favorites. Start planning for the next seven days.
1. Check ads to see what is on sale and use those as the
basic items for evening meals. Plan your menu using variety: Slow cooker,
grill, stir-fry, soup, ethnic, pasta, casserole, salad, quick and easy, pizza,
left-overs, and new dish. Check recipes to see that you have all the
ingredients necessary—either on your list or on your pantry shelf.
2. Shop—and be flexible if you find better bargains
than were listed in the ads. Use seasonal items. Be sure to pick up staples that
you have on your shopping list.
3. Put food away when you get home. Do your final menu
plan considering the items you bought when you shopped and your family’s
schedule, i.e. sports practices or games, church events or weekly Bible
studies.
4. Post your menu on your refrigerator so that everyone
knows “What’s for Supper.”
5. As the week progresses, cook up things that can be
planned ahead—especially things that can be used for two meals, like roasted
chicken and then chicken enchiladas or chicken salad.
6. Focus on quick and easy meals for the days when you
are extra busy.
7.
Once a week
use a new recipe…and if it is a hit with your family then add it to your favorites
list.
8.
Happy menu
planning…and eating!
Happy
Okinawa B-day, Lisa-Chan.
© 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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