Am I Commandeered by God?

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Friday, January 17, 2014
Speaker: Emmanuel Manansala
Subject: Jan 17 - Morning Light


For the last two weeks, we have learned that in order to be victorious, we have to be CONNECTED to God and CONFIDENT with God. This time, we'll figure out if we are COMMANDEERED by God, and if not, then HOW?

"We know we love God’s children if we love God and obey his commandments." (1 John 5:2 NLT)

Jesus gave us the power to say NO to sin and obey His commandments. All we have to do is to believe that Jesus died on the cross for our sins and accept Him as our King and Savior. For those who did, death is already dead --- we look forward to eternal life.

"Loving God means keeping his commandments, and his commandments are not burdensome." (1 John 5:3 NLT)

If we obey, our burdens are lifted. Loving God = obeying God = being commandeered by God. None of His orders would make things heavy, rather, they are burden buster. Troubles would seem lighter if we submit. In fact, God's commandments are the expression of His love.

Take time to meditate on the verses below:

“So now we can tell who are children of God and who are children of the devil. Anyone who does not live righteously and does not love other believers does not belong to God. This is the message you have heard from the beginning: We should love one another.” (1 John 3:10, 11 NLT)

“Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.” (Matthew 6:33 NLT)

“Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you. For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not from the Father, but are from this world.” (1 John 2:15, 16 NLT)

In addition, here’s the order of priorities that we should follow: 
1. God
2. Wife (parents for singles)
3. Kids (siblings for singles)
4. Work
5. Ministry

Jesus made us to be victorious. We simply have to make sure that we are CONNECTED to God, CONFIDENT with God, and COMMANDEERED by God.


 
AUX Ministry (All Under Christ)


Location: CCF Eastwood, 3rd Flr Citywalk 2, Quezon City, Philippines

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