Year: 2016

Partnering with God

Dr. Mike Bible Life Questions
The keeper of the prison paid no attention to anything that was in Joseph’s charge, because the Lord was with him. And whatever he did, the Lord made it succeed. Gen 39:23 ESV.

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The story of Joseph is a classic of God working out his purpose through people. Even in prison, God’s favor was upon him. It is like whatever he touched turned out successful. Can you and I say that about all the ventures we were involved with?

When we pursue anything outside of God’s purpose, it seems we are left alone to deal with the struggles and obstacles. However, whenever we join God in something he wants to accomplish, it is like canoeing downriver with the wind behind you. All you have to do is drop your paddle in the water and steer. The current takes you past the rocks, crevices, and swirling waves toward your destination.

In hindsight, one sees the favor bestowed by God. But while navigating through the maze, we think we are brilliant and in perfect control of the entire event. That we are God’s gift to mankind. That everyone should be able to do this. Maybe we may even consider writing a book to share our superior knowledge of the matter. But then in hindsight, we acknowledge how self-centered, blind, and ignorant we were. We humbly come to the position where God is able to lead without resistance on our part.

When everything works out better than you expected, thank God. For we don’t know how much direct influence we had on the matter and how much of the outcome was the favor of God.

Much less whenever we have a decision, choice, or project to pursue, ask God first. Ask him what would he like to accomplish through this process. How can you magnify His Domain?

Don’t even ask Him to bless something just because you want it your way. Instead, offer it to him as a sacrifice to further his purpose. It most likely will not end up the way you want it to be. But will end up glorifying Him and furthering his purpose. And possibly you may even benefit from the process more than you expected.

For when God is involved, his favor covers the entire room. Yes, even when you are in prison.

Rooting For You in Christ!

Dr. Mike

Executive Director & Founder
Marketplace Bible Institute
& Resource Center, Inc
Author of e-Books:
 *  Great Business Emulates a Good God
 *  Be Radical…Follow Christ!
 *  Simply The Messenger
 *  Unequally Married

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Who Has the Final Say?

Dr. Mike Bible Life Questions

 

Shall not the Judge of all the earth do what is just? Gen 18:25 ESV.

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Sometimes justice is blind. What may be obvious too you is a more complicated picture for the other person.

One of the realities that took a few years for me to learn, is that there are many roads that lead toward your destination. If you are like me, you typically want to take the fastest and shortest route possible. Though you are aware there are other routes that will also get you there, why would anyone want to take them? Yet servant leadership is not about manipulating people to travel down your road, but to help them decide what road will best benefit them to arrive at their destination.

So who has the final say on which road you choose?

Most people who you ask will answer they do. Since they are personally responsible for their decision, they must choose. Yet is that 100% technically correct?

When a judge makes a decision on a court case, is that the final say?
When a parent makes a decision on a child’s life, is that the final say?
When your boss gives you a poor performance review, is that the final say?

For most people the answer may be yes. For me, I have learn otherwise. If there was no God, than I would agree with you. However since there is a Father-Son-Spirit that owns everything this universe has to offer, I believe the Triune God has last say.

So when someone makes a decision that I feel is now out of my hand, where do I turn? I simply go to our Heavenly Throne Room and ask our Heavenly Dad if he may intervene with His justice on the matter. Most of the time He takes the wrong and through time builds something out of it that produces righteous fruit in the lives of others. Than other times, he intervenes immediately in ways that pleasantly surprises you and me. Only he knows what is the best solution for the time and place.

So we have come to learn to submit to authority, to others, and to Truth. The reason being they all have a Judge that they must answer too. Even when they may not know his name. But since I know him and he knows me, His justice is always served sooner or later.

Rooting For You in Christ!

Dr. Mike

Executive Director & Founder
Marketplace Bible Institute
& Resource Center, Inc
Author of e-Books:
 *  Great Business Emulates a Good God
 *  Be Radical…Follow Christ!
 *  Simply The Messenger
 *  Unequally Married

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Why Have You Made Me Like This?

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But who are you, O man, to answer back to God? Will what is molded say to its molder, “Why have you made me like this?” Romans 9:20 ESV.

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You are one of a kind. There has not been nor will be another you. You are distinctly designed, gifted, and empowered for the work God has prepared beforehand specifically for you (Eph. 2:10).

When you compare yourself to others without the light of God, you may be easily led a strayed. Humans like to compare themselves with each other to make themselves feel more important. It is the outcome of insecurity and immaturity. Generally, the importance they place on themselves is measured by the value system of this world’s gods. This value system may have truth blended within it. However, the system is broken because the center-base is not the Creator and Sustainer of Life.

Most often this question is asked by people outside of Christ. For when a person begins to understand who Jesus is and that our identity is found IN him, than that person longs to discover how he may best serve His King. He doesn’t focus on his human condition, resources, or position in life. Instead, he learns to follow the lead of the Holy Spirit.

Through the Spirit’s leadership, one learns to walk in harmony with the God who made and sustains all things. She begins to witness miracles in their life. They watch as hearts are changed and blessings are poured upon them not because of how they fit into the world’s way of doing things, but because God abundantly cares for them.

Instead of focusing on what one doesn’t have, one’s health, one’s financial challenges, or one’s family situation, we begin to focus on the Triune God’s work. We pray and seek His will, His purpose, and His season. We discover a life of adventure and bliss. Not as the world pursues it, but as God designed it to be.

You were created for more than what your dreams, desires, and ambitions will eventually realize.  You were born to be reborn into the inner house of the Family of God. Today we learn through our daily routines how and what that means. Tomorrow we will take our training and expand our role into the universe. Yes, God knows why He made you, you. Are you ready to find out what that is?  I dare you.

Rooting For You in Christ!

Dr. Mike

Executive Director & Founder
Marketplace Bible Institute
& Resource Center, Inc
Author of e-Books:
 *  Great Business Emulates a Good God
 *  Be Radical…Follow Christ!
 *  Simply The Messenger
 *  Unequally Married

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