A Sure Pathway To Living An Overcoming Christian Life.
The Expected Christian Life and Description
Bible Text: Genesis 12:1-3 | MEMORY VERSE: 2Corintians 9:8
INTRODUCTION:
God blesses believers for certain reasons. God knows that for his children to become blessings to their generation, they need to be blessed because God is a careful planner.so, it is important for us to know the reasons for our blessings to avoid abusing it. In fact it is never God’s intention for his blessings to end with us, Rather , He wants it to flow through us to others.
- REASONS FOR GOD’S BLESSINGS:
1.You are blessed to glorify God , meaning you are blessed for God’s pleasure .Rev 4:11
2. You are blessed for kingdom advancement .Zech 1:17, Ps 122:9,Ps 132:1-5
3. You are blessed to bless others. Gen 12:2-3, Gen 14:14, James 1:27,Gal 6:10
4. You are blessed so that you can serve God in satisfaction without distraction .Mark12:28-30, Prov30:8-9
5. You are blessed so that you can have resources to fulfil your purpose on earth. Zech 1:7
B. HOW TO BE A BLESSING:
Many believers are stuck in a state of being blessed and never moved to the state of being a blessing. God wants his blessings to flow through you to your generation and for the expansion of his kingdom on earth.
To be a blessing .The following things should be done.
1. Know that you and what you have are gifts to your generation. you are sent to your generation with what you have .James 1:17,Gen 12:2
2. Be intentional about helping others.Acts20:35
3. Seek God’s kingdom and its advancement. Matt6:33
4. Love God and people sincerely.1Tim4:12,Eph4:2
5. Serve others like Jesus Christ did.Matt20:28,Phill2:4
CONCLUSION
In 2Corinthians 12:15: Apostle paul said that he was ready to spend and to be spent for the gospel.The question we must ask ourselves is how are we using the resources God gave us to win souls and to ensure they are established in the church. Remember the rich young fool. Luke 12:16-21
