What Is God Expecting Of You

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"The servant who knows the master's will and does not get ready or does not do what the master wants will be beaten with many blows. But the one who does not know and does things deserving punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be ask.                                          Luke 12:47-48 

        

        The more of God we experience, the more He expects of us. It's always been that way. Moses had the glory of the burning bush and was expected to set his people free. Paul met Jesus on the road to Damascus and was expected to bring the Gospel to the world. Peter had the joy of three years at Jesus' side and was expected to lead the Church in the face of great persecution in a period of incredible expansion.

        There is no doubt that this is true. As a matter of fact, one of the barriers to greater spiritual life is knowing that God's call bring joy. But why. Why are we not free to just enjoy the glory of knowing God without the burden of service? Let's brake it down. 

        First, growing in God is not only about us. It is also about God's glory in the world. It is not about us. It is about God. 

        Second, growing in God prepares us to participate in His great work in the world. Surely our relationship with God is precious. But God wants everyone to know that joy and He has chosen us as His representatives. 

        Third, growing in God strengthens us for the inevitable challenges we face. We know God, and we know He will strengthen, sustain, stay with and love us. 

        Finally, God is good to us. We are created to live for a greater purpose. We cannot fulfill that destiny or know that satisfaction with a great mission. What is God expecting of you?

        Think about this: God has a plan for this world and for your world. It is a plan that God understands perfectly, a plan that can bring you untold joy now and throughout eternity. But the LORD won't force His plan upon you. He has given you free will, the ability to make choices on your own. The totality of those choices will determine how well you fulfill God's calling.

        If you are serious about discovering God's plan for your life-or rediscovering it-start spending quite time with the LORD God every day. Ask the LORD for direction. Pray for clarity. And be watchful for His signs. The more time you spend with the LORD God, the sooner the answers will come. You are not an accident. You were deliberately planned, specifically gifted, and lovingly positioned on this earth by the Master Craftsman.

         Renewal: I will not let sin reign in my mortal body that I should obey its lusts. Nor will I present the members of my body to sin, as instruments of wickedness, but I will present myself to God as one who is alive from the dead and my members as instruments of righteousness to God (Romans 6:12-13).

Ask the Holy Spirit to search your heart and reveal any areas of unconfessed sin. Acknowledge these to the LORD and thank Him for His forgiveness.

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