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Called & Appointed (1)

JILGM_NewYork
February 28, 2021
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Called & Appointed (1)

JILGM_NewYork

February 28, 2021
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  1. 5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew

    you [and approved of you as My chosen instrument],” JEREMIAH 1:5 AMP
  2. 11 “For I know the plans I have for you,

    declares the Lord,” JEREMIAH 29:11 AMP
  3. 11 “Plans to prosper you and not to harm you,

    plans to give you hope and a future.” JEREMIAH 29:11 AMP
  4. God told Jeremiah that even before the sperm and egg

    came together to form him He knew him.
  5. God told Jeremiah that even before the sperm and egg

    came together to form him He knew him.
  6. God knew what he would become and what he would

    do even before Jeremiah had a thought on his own.
  7. God has specific plans for each of us and we

    need to know what they are.
  8. In order for God to plan anything for us, He

    has to know our capabilities.
  9. He has to know all of the possibilities as it

    relates to each and every one of us.
  10. This is important because when God says we can do

    something we are the ones who say we cannot.
  11. GOD KNOWS HOW MUCH WE CAN HANDLE even when we

    feel like we’re at the end of our ropes.
  12. 29 “For the gifts and the calling of God are

    irrevocable ROMANS 11:29 AMP
  13. 29 “ [for He does not withdraw what He has

    given nor does He change His mind ” ROMANS 11:29 AMP
  14. 29 About those to whom He gives His grace or

    to whom He sends His call]” ROMANS 11:29 AMP
  15. Many may think that only some people have a special

    calling, like those serving in full time capacity, in the church, in the Christian organizations, pastors, evangelist and missionaries.
  16. However, when we read the Word of God, we realize

    that it is not the case with many people that God uses greatly.
  17. Noah is a farmer, Ruth was a homemaker, David was

    a shepherd boy who became an army general and a king.
  18. Therefore, if you are a teacher, a business manager, a

    service provider, an accountant, a parent,
  19. Every day when you go to work, you will act

    and speak like a servant of God, the one called by God to that place of service for His glory
  20. 5 “I knew you before I formed you in your

    mother’s womb.” JEREMIAH 1:5 NLT
  21. 5 “Before you were born I set you apart and

    appointed you as my prophet to the nations.” JEREMIAH 1:5 NLT
  22. Since the beginning of time, God knew who He would

    use to bring His message to His people.
  23. Since the beginning of time, God knew who He would

    use to bring His message to His people.
  24. To be Yahweh’s prophet at this juncture in history is

    the very reason for which Jeremiah has been born.
  25. But it is equally clear that he could only discover

    the meaning of his birth and mortal existence in responding to the CALL
  26. 21 “You can make many plans, but the Lord’s purpose

    will prevail.” PROVERBS 19:21 NLT
  27. Life is fragile, it is a gift from God and

    every breathe we have come from Him.
  28. Therefore, we must live our lives for His purpose by

    His strength. The end of life seems to be very long time off.
  29. Life is fragile, it is a gift from God and

    every breathe we have come from Him.
  30. They think that since there are still innumerable days left,

    they can squander their days away on reckless and un-purposeful living.
  31. Living without thinking of the things that matters most in

    life. Not investing our time and energy on what counts for eternity.
  32. Living without thinking of the things that matters most in

    life. Not investing our time and energy on what counts for eternity.
  33. One day our lives on earth will end, only what

    we do that have eternal significance will count, nothing else will matter.
  34. That is to know that every day we live on

    earth is one nearer to the finish line.
  35. 12 “Help us to remember that our days are numbered,

    and help us to interpret our lives correctly.” PSALMS 90:12 TPT
  36. 12 “Set your wisdom deeply in our hearts so that

    we may accept your correction.” PSALMS 90:12 TPT
  37. When we live with the end in mind, then we

    will live with wisdom and make full use of every opportunity to live in the Word and draw strength from Him.
  38. When we live with the end in mind, then we

    will live with wisdom and make full use of every opportunity to live in the Word and draw strength from Him.
  39. Every day is like an army captain receiving a new

    order from his general to accomplish a new mission.
  40. You will wake up daily with anticipation of what God

    can do in and through you; when you live with this sense of purpose for Him.
  41. 10 “I make known the end from the beginning, from

    ancient times, what is still to come.” ISAIAH 46:10 NIV
  42. 10 “I say, My purpose will stand, and I will

    do all that I please.” ISAIAH 46:10 NIV
  43. And destiny is to become all that God wants you

    to be and do what God has ordain you to do by His empowerment.
  44. Joseph finally came into the position to be able to

    save many lives during the time of famine, because of God’s divine purpose on his life.
  45. If we want to be in the place of destiny,

    then we must allow Him to lead us every day.
  46. We may not know that every trials and difficulties we

    experience are preparations for the task that God is giving us to do.
  47. 11 “For I know the plans I have for you,

    declares the Lord,” JEREMIAH 29:11 NIV
  48. 11 “Plans to prosper you and not to harm you,

    plans to give you hope and a future.” JEREMIAH 29:11 NIV
  49. 10 “We have become his poetry, a re-created people that

    will fulfill the destiny…” EPHESIANS 2:10 TPT
  50. 10 “He has given each of us, for we are

    joined to Jesus, the Anointed One” EPHESIANS 2:10 TPT
  51. 10 “Even before we were born, God planned in advance

    our destiny and the good works we would do to fulfill it!” EPHESIANS 2:10 TPT
  52. “Destiny is no matter of chance. It is a matter

    of choice.” (William Jennings Bryan)
  53. “God’s works of providence are, His most holy, wise, and

    powerful preserving and governing all His creatures, and all their actions.” (Westminster Shorter Catechism)
  54. “We all dance to a mysterious tune, intoned in the

    distance by an invisible piper.” (Albert Einstein)