Pursue God's Purpose for Your Life:

Pursue God’s purpose for your life

“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you…plans to give you hope and a future.’” Jeremiah 29:11 NIV

Nothing is more gratifying than knowing one’s purpose—even when opposition seems unbearable and other distractions threaten to overshadow it. Often when people say they don’t have a passion for anything, they may be struggling to recognise the gifts, opportunities, and desires God has placed within them. Jesus refused to let anyone pull Him away from His purpose. “Someone in the crowd said to him, ‘Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.’ Jesus replied, ‘Man, who appointed Me a judge or an arbiter between you?’” (Luke 12:13–14 NIV).

In essence, Jesus was saying, “I’m not about to get distracted by conducting an arbitration hearing between you two. That’s not part of My purpose for being here on earth.” Even up to the day that Jesus gave His life on the cross, there were many sick people needing healing and countless other impossible situations that needed His attention. He knew that through the power of His death and resurrection, all could be addressed. So, despite unresolved problems, He confidently gave His heavenly Father this report on His ministry: “I brought glory to You here on earth by completing the work You gave me to do” (John 17:4 NLT). Jesus refused to let His disciples, Satan, well-meaning family members, needy people, or anyone else distract Him from His purpose. And you must learn to do that too. This raises the question: can you state your God-given purpose in a single sentence?

 Are you pursuing it ?

The Significant Role of Dads:

Significant Role of Dads.

We live in a place of tension in modern Western nations when it comes to the role of a dad. Research tells us that fathers have a significant and important place in the lives of children and the statistics back this up.

Yet we also live in a society that on a regular basis makes fathers the brunt of jokes, and dads are portrayed as not very bright and completely dispensable.

Due to dreadful behaviour of some high-profile individuals, the term "toxic masculinity" has become a usual way of referring to men.

Yet that is not the whole story. Our community is full of dads loving their kids, contributing to their families and being a positive role model.

When we were filming the Insight podcasts in London we interviewed Justin Brierley and his son Noah. Justin is a well-known UK Christian leader and broadcaster. Noah is a social media influencer with 1.7 million followers on TikTok. Noah spoke of the positive and enduring impact that his father Justin has had on his life and his faith. It’s a reminder of the positive difference dads can make.

Why not take this Sunday as an opportunity to reflect on the role of the dads in your life. Take some time to thank God and to pray for them.

Share this daily- reading.

Thanks, Karl.

From Digital Anvil.

Use the Gift God has given You

“[God] has given each one of us a special gift.” Ephesians 4:7 NLT

Paul said that when Jesus “ascended to the heights, he led a crowd of captives and gave gifts to his people” (v. 8 NLT). He used the metaphor of a victorious king. It was common in Paul’s day for the conquering monarch to return to his palace with prisoners and treasures in tow. He celebrated his conquest by giving gifts to his people. So did Jesus. Having defeated sin and death on the cross, He ascended to heaven, took His rightful place at the right hand of God, and “gave gifts to his people”.

What a delightful thought! Jesus, eternally crowned, distributing abilities and skills: “Joe, take your place in the domain of medicine. Mary, your territory is accounting.” Everybody gets a gift. And these gifts come in different doses and combinations. “A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other” (1 Corinthians 12:7 NLT).

Our inheritance is grace-based and equal, but our assignments are tailor-made. No two snowflakes are the same. No two fingerprints are the same. Why would two skill sets be the same? No wonder Paul said, “Understand what the Lord wants you to do” (Ephesians 5:17 NLT).

Do you understand what the Lord wants? If not, you’ll lead a dull, joyless, and fruitless life. You’ll never sing the song God wrote for your voice and never cross the finish line with heavenward-stretched arms and declare, “I was made to do this!” That’s why the Bible says: “Pay careful attention to your own work, for then you will get the satisfaction of a job well done” (Galatians 6:4 NLT).

SoulFood: Josh 19:24–21:45 Mark 10:23–34 Ps 111 Pro 23:4–6

My earnest thanks to Vision.org.au

From Digital Anvil.

 What?

 I used to be a man  trapped  in a woman's body...and then...I was born.

Seen on the back of a man's teashirt.

From Digital Anvil.

Piano Man: In the early 1970s, a young man made two attempts to take his life. He was desperate, alone, homeless, and sleeping in a laundromat. After a short stay in a medical facility, he tried to get his life back on track. He started playing piano in a bar for some extra cash. He was a gifted musician. Over the following months, he wrote a song about his experiences with the regulars. The song is called Piano Man, and the singer was Billy Joel. The song became an anthem for a generation. As we all know, Billy Joel has gone on to be an international superstar, but at one time he had no hope and no future. No matter how tough life is, don’t give up. Talk to friends, pray, seek God—and who knows what the future may hold.   Share this daily reading. Karl, thanks. (From Digital Anvil )

 Fascism and Anti-Fascism

 

Yes? Yes!

History does repeat itself.

In Old and in the New Russia as in China, private institutions cozy up ,align with and partner with the Government of the day. It happened in war-time Italy and Nazi Germany. It happened in the USA.

Its happening now. Flourishing with the seasons,  waning with the moon and arising with every temple of man.

Fascism lives on -both sides of the Aisle.

Similar values set the trajectory for Governments, companies and of course, individuals to align. Lies, half - truths and politicians...and intellectuals line the zig-zag path of every political system.

Trump or Biden. Its all about surviving, then thriving.

I contend, like many others, that if Fascism exists, then the new Fascism movement will arise in a new anti- fascist disguise.

Perhaps you and I can fathom the cleverness of the Establishment or the Elites in their use of we the sheep?

What we do, defines the path of the " last laugh."

We need a new seed.

Time and time again, God has raised up champions. To direct, guide and instruct the neighbourhood of women and men. We need to ponder the outcome of every sum of effort, time, heart and mind to specify the decisions before we set an untoward path and give our enemy -the last laugh.

Do you hear the music, do you hear the song, if not, you have been deceived for far too long.

 

Heed a voice,give a good cheer,a  champion whom we hold dear is almost Here. Time will tell whom we love or hate, the Second Coming has a hidden but nearing date.

 By Digital Anvil.

" Kill All Jews"

 Kill All Jews

 

“Kill all Jews” was graffitied on a wall in Germany, 80 years after the Holocaust.

 A synagogue in Cottbus was defaced with a swastika. Just one day earlier, graffiti calling for the murder of Jews was found in Berlin.

These were not isolated incidents. They were part of a wave of antisemitic attacks plaguing Germany.

Remember when they said “globalize the intifada” wasn’t a call for violence against Jews? Remember when they said BDS was just about boycotting “apartheid”? Remember when they swore it was only about Zionists, Palestinians, or freedom?

It wasn’t. It never was.

It was always about hating Jews.

(From Digital Anvil.)

Final Comments:

 Where on earth,can ~14 mega Israelis date, marry and live to continue their heritage, existence and society in relative peace,prosperity, perpetuity and purpose without harassment,obstruction and terrorism?

Israel, the Land of the Bible.
Deemed by a 1948 ( then sympathetic ) United Nations to reside in an ancient space that rightfully theirs for~ 3000 years.

A flea vs Dragon. A David vs Goliath.

Israel vs the hostile world. Ancient claim vs modern denial. Iran vs Israel.

BDS vs Christians. Divest vs Invest.

America = Israel and sympathetic nations. Curse vs Blessing.

GOD aligned with His Chosen nation.

(Choose today whom ? Your prosperity depends on it.)

Believe it or not? Your verdict carries weight,maybe it's not too late.