Carry Out His Plans

Jesus rose so we could live the life He has planned for us. Jeremiah 29:11CloseJeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you," says the LORD. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. OPEN VERSE IN BIBLE (nlt)  says, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

His plan is for us to reach out to the world, and we see in Mark 16:15CloseMark 16:15 And then he told them, "Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone. OPEN VERSE IN BIBLE (nlt) that Jesus commands this of us by saying, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.”

What are you called to do for Christ? What are you called to do for the kingdom? Whatever it is, you need to rise up and do it. I’m speaking to myself when I say no more slumber and sleeping.Proverbs 6:4CloseProverbs 6:4 Don't put it off; do it now!  Don't rest until you do. OPEN VERSE IN BIBLE (nlt) tells us, “Don’t put it off; do it now! Don’t rest until you do” (NLT).

If you don’t know what you are called to do, speak with your Pastor and ask if they could help you. 

David had the vision of the temple, but Solomon rose up to build the temple. In 1 Chronicles 28:6-10Close1 Chronicles 28:6-10 He said to me, `Your son Solomon will build my Temple and its courtyards, for I have chosen him as my son, and I will be his father. And if he continues to obey my commands and regulations as he does now, I will make his kingdom last forever.' "So now, with God as our witness, and in the sight of all Israel—the LORD's assembly—I give you this charge. Be careful to obey all the commands of the LORD your God, so that you may continue to possess this good land and leave it to your children as a permanent inheritance. "And Solomon, my son, learn to know the God of your ancestors intimately. Worship and serve him with your whole heart and a willing mind. For the LORD sees every heart and knows every plan and thought. If you seek him, you will find him. But if you forsake him, he will reject you forever. So take this seriously. The LORD has chosen you to build a Temple as his sanctuary. Be strong, and do the work." OPEN VERSE IN BIBLE (nlt) and 1 Chronicles 28:20Close1 Chronicles 28:20 Then David continued, "Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Don't be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. He will see to it that all the work related to the Temple of the LORD is finished correctly. OPEN VERSE IN BIBLE (nlt) , Soloman was given a task. He did everything to make his father, King David, and his Heavenly Father proud. Once we are given our mission, we should do it with excellence. I plan to open a faith-based salon and spa next year. I chose this year to design this vision so I can rise up. To rise up, I must die to self and crucify my flesh; this is my dream and God’s gift of ministry to the women of His body and a sacrifice of money and time. But in the end, God will get the victory. When we pray about this, we should pray David’s prayer...

David praised the Lord in the presence of the whole assembly, saying, “Praise be to you, Lord, the God of our father Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. Yours, Lord, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all. Wealth and honor come from you; you are the ruler of all things. In your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all. Now, our God, we give you thanks, and praise your glorious name" (1 Chronicles 29:10-13Close1 Chronicles 29:10-13 Then David praised the LORD in the presence of the whole assembly:"O LORD, the God of our ancestor Israel,* may you be praised forever and ever! Yours, O LORD, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty. Everything in the heavens and on earth is yours, O LORD, and this is your kingdom. We adore you as the one who is over all things. Wealth and honor come from you alone, for you rule over everything. Power and might are in your hand, and at your discretion people are made great and given strength. "O our God, we thank you and praise your glorious name! OPEN VERSE IN BIBLE (nlt) ).

In the end, 1 Chronicles 29:25Close1 Chronicles 29:25 And the LORD exalted Solomon in the sight of all Israel, and he gave Solomon greater royal splendor than any king in Israel before him. OPEN VERSE IN BIBLE (nlt) says, "The Lord highly exalted Solomon in the sight of all Israel and bestowed on him royal splendor such as no king over Israel ever had before."

As you rise up to do what He has called you to do, He will bless you.

Father, thank you for giving us the opportunities to rise up and partner with what You have planned for us long ago. Help us to hear your calling clearly and to take action when you give us directions. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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