Friday, September 4, 2020

Man's Destiny, What? 9/1-7/20

01-07 September 2020 - What is Man’s Destiny (future, what)?  
Manna by Dorothy & Tony Callies

Proverbs 14:11-12       “The house of the wicked will be overthrown, but the tent (a home or a place to live) of the upright will flourish.  There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.”
           
The upright means a person who lives for God.  Today’s language, upright means Christians. The upright will flourish means more of God’s blessings. There is a time you meet someone who says that their religious is right, or their own way is right but a person need to check with God’s Word if their ways does not lead to your own destruction, or leads to death or hell.
           
 Man’s final destiny (future decided beforehand) is death if he chooses the way that seems right to him.  As Isaiah said “All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned, every one, to his own way” (Isaiah 53:6).
           
From Matthew 7:13’s interpretation is like this: Man’s way is the broad or wide way which is easy to choose and that way is less resistance. It is like being gullible, easily deceived. The broad road that leads to destruction means eternal separation from God. In another word, follow the crowd is easier than to say, “No” and stand alone.
           
From Matthew 7:14’s interpretation is like this: Man’s final destiny or future decided is life if you chooses God’s way, which is through His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ.  Jesus said, “The gate is small and the road is narrow which leads to life. Only a few people find that road. ”
           
Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me” (John 14:6). Jesus is God’s only way to eternal life (Acts 4:12). Why is life difficult to follow sometimes? Because Satan will buffet us, tried to destroy us. But here’s hope for us who goes through difficult time.

Thank God for the Holy Spirit who helped us with our infirmities. Romans 8:26 says, “Also, the Spirit helps us with our weakness.  We do not know how to pray as we should.  But the Spirit Himself speaks to God for us, even begs God for us with deep feelings that words cannot explain.”  Thank God for Holy Spirit who will continue to help us.

Our destiny or future planned, what?  God’s answer: “God planned for them to be like His Son; and those He planned to be like His Son, He also called; and those He called, he (you)  also made right with Him; and those He made right, He (Christ) is glorified.” Romans 8:30 ncv.  

Christ’s righteousness in us is God’s plan for us. We as righteous made Christ glorified, rich with much blessings. We make Christ so happy to have us being with Him forever is what glorified Christ means.  It made me realize God’s awesome plan for us with Christ. Thank You, God Father for this amazing revelation. May God touch many hearts to turn to Christ as their Savior.  If you know the song, Amazing Grace, its how I feel.

May God bless you!
 Dorothy
 
Song: Amazing Grace
Amazing Grace! how sweet the sound (that feels),
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found.
Was blind, but now I see.

It was grace that taught my heart to fear (honor),
And grace my fears relieved (set free);
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed!

Through many dangers, toils and snares,
I have already come;
This grace has brought me safe this far,
And grace will lead me home.
[Lyrics: John Newton; John P. Rees, Sing His Praise]

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I want to thank You for Your Word that You gave us the answer why You created us.  It is an honor that You accept us to be like Your Son, Jesus in His character, His life style, His laying down His life, and His great love . . .  How great Thou art, how great You are!  My heart is filled with singing, Lord to thee! I’m overwhelmed with Your great love and it warms my heart … Thank You! In Jesus’ name.

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