Worldview-
Something For Jesus to Do! (SFJTD)
2013 –2015
First attempt for clarifying my thoughts on my Christian Worldview.
“In his
heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps.”
Proverbs 16:9
“Be joyful always, pray continually;
give thanks in all circumstances, for this is
God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1st.
Thess. 5:16-18
Recognizing that this is NOT my home. I
and Nomi are just passing through. Travelers, not settlers…Citizens of another
world! The Lord provides some great inns, but not to get too comfortable in
this world.
Material things valuable only to the
extent that they facilitate our mission. We are ambassadors for the Lord.
Hoping and praying to take as many people with us to our real home in Heaven.
As each tick of the clock brings me(us)
a second closer to our heavenly appointment with the Lord Jesus when we will
stand before Him and give an accounting of how we lived our lives, I want to
have my mind focused now on things above, not on earthly matters…Col 3:2-12.
“Be joyful in hope, patient in
affliction, faithful in prayer.” Roman 12:12
Want to hear “Well done, good and
faithful servant” When I stand before Jesus one day.
Some or quite a few of these items are
desires, ideas, longings “old dreams” resurrected, etc, but will be bathed in prayer &
discussion with Naomi!
Trusting that all these items were
promptings from the Holy Spirit! And are items pleasing in the Lord’s eyes. And
NOT my good ideas which would require me to accomplish them! Visions from the
Lord…God does…with my hard work also! God gets the glory!
I assume some of my “ideas” were a
result of 5 years of “Perspectives on The World Christian Movement” course. Also from reading some of Randy Alcorn's books.
The resources of heaven are ready and
waiting for the people of God who desire to make much of him in this world. For
the people of God who long to see his power at work and who live to see his
purposes accomplished, he will give us absolutely everything we need according
to his very presence alive in us. “
“Instead of imagining all the things we
can accomplish, we ask God to do what only he can accomplish. Yes, we work, we
plan, we organize, and we create, but we do it all while we fast, while we
pray, and while we constantly confess our need for the provision of God.
Instead of dependence on ourselves, we express radical desperation for the
power of his Spirit, and we trust that Jesus stands ready to give us everything
we ask for so that he might make much of our Father in the world.”
“Jesus commands us to go. He has created
each of us to take the gospel to the ends of the earth, and I propose that
anything less than radical devotion to this purpose is unbiblical
Christianity”. How can WE do this?
“God gave his people his image for a
reason-so that they might multiply his image throughout the world. He created
human beings, not only to enjoy his grace in a relationship with him, but also
to extend his glory to the ends of the earth.”
It’s all about: Relationships,
Communication, Forgiveness: 3 Basic Concepts that result in “Peace” “Shalom”
ALL of these items INCLUDE NOMI!
Nothing just for me, Richard
ALL Tentative, subject to change at any
time!
By Holy Spirit and His opening and
closing doors!
Not necessarily in any particular order or
priority.
Result of lifetime reading Bible, over
150 Christian books over the years and compiling and looking over “old” notes
taken over the years.
Making the
most of every opportunity!
Seizing opportunities is directly tied
to the spiritual gift of discernment. When we see what looks like an
opportunity, we have to discern whether we are seeing a true opening or just
our own wishful-thinking or a random idea.
Just because an opportunity arises does
not mean that we should take it. An opportunity is just a set of circumstances
that makes it possible to do something. We still have the hard work of
determining whether it is something WE SHOULD DO!
Opportunities are doorways that God
opens. It is divine leading, even though we may not be able to predict what
lies beyond.
Ability to see with the eyes of God,
think with the mind of Christ, and walk in the power of the Holy Spirit!
The "list" following gives us (my wife Naomi) and I a wonderful opportunity for discussion and prayer to help us determine where & how the Lord may want us to use our gifts in ministry.
Hope this helps in some way in helping you make your list!
Blessings!
Happy New Year!
Focus on Jesus and live one day at a time.
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