Hey Child of God! Today, I want to talk to you about producing much fruit for the glory of God. As children of God, we all have a calling/purpose to do good works; some people are aware of their purpose, and therefore, they are walking in it. However, some are still searching, and some are running away from God due to their limiting beliefs. My question to you is-
Has God called you to do good works?
Has God revealed your purpose to you?
Do you want to produce much fruit for eternity?
Do you have the desire to help others?
Do you want to be obedient to God’s word?
Do you think you have the potential to do more for the kingdom of God?
However:
You don’t feel equipped.
You think you are incapable of the task.
You think time will be an issue.
You do not have the necessary resources.
You are fearful of taking a step.
You are worried no one will take you seriously.
You are concerned about what your friends and family will think of you?
You feel the task is too difficult for you to accomplish.
You think you are not good enough.
You think you are not knowledgeable enough.
You think you know best, and now is not the best time.
You think your goals are all figured out, and God’s plans will derail them.
You believe God’s calling is out of your comfort zone.
You do not think you know who you are in Christ.
You believe God cannot use you because of your past.
You don’t believe you have heard from God.
You think you are not a good person.
You think you do not look the part.
You think you love your flesh too much.
You have low self-esteem.
You lack confidence in yourself and your abilities.
You feel you are unchangeable.
You think you are unteachable.
You believe you are full of pride.
You think you’re living an unrighteous life.
You think you are not holy.
You don’t believe you are worthy of God’s calling.
You think you are too judgemental of others.
You think you are not a people person.
And the narrative goes on and on and on...
Some of these thoughts went through and to be honest, some are still going through my mind when God called me to restore to fellowship those struggling with their faith in Christ Jesus. You see, all of these limiting beliefs, thoughts and feelings are the devil’s strategy to stop us from doing good works for God, which were prepared in advance for us to do – Ephesians 2:10.
Just like Jonah, who was full of himself when called to do good works in the city of Ninevah. He believed God should not save the city because of their many sins, and he thought he knew best, so he fled from the presence of God. However, because God couldn’t use Jonah until he surrendered to His will, God made him very uncomfortable until he submitted, and through him, God saved the city from destruction.
The unbelief does not stop before we take a step into our calling; sometimes, we hold these negative narratives in our hearts even during and after we complete a task for God. Keep trusting God to lead you because the enemy will never stop his plans to derail you. Jonah carried limiting beliefs in his heart even after God forgave the people of Ninevah. He believed people would think him a false prophet -Jonah: 1-4. Let us keep our focus on God and away from ourselves, allowing God to use us to bear much fruit for HIS kingdom.
As a child of God, we have the power to resist all of these lies through the word of God. Remember, the word of God is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path – Psalm 119:105. As long as we are reading and studying the word of God and allowing the Holy Spirit to guide us, we will always be on the right path.
Hold on to these verses and believe in the power that works in you:
- Now to each one, the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good – 1 Corinthians 12:7
- Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides so that in all things, God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen – 1 Peter 4:10-11
Prayer: Father God, forgive me for running from the calling to do good works for your glory. Help me, Lord, to resist these lies from the evil one and guide me as I step into my calling.
Shallom.
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