MAKING HIM KNOWN
If you have a pretty, fluffy doormat, most of your friends (that's if they're interested in matters decor) will want to know where you got it from.. If they're pretty serious about it, you'll hook them up with the vendor... Then they might get a piece or two for themselves.
What caught the attention of the friends, was the well finished mat and not really the vendor. Those who meet the vendor, end up having a closer relationship with them.. And they can keep buying as many mats as they would like to.
What caught the attention of the friends, was the well finished mat and not really the vendor. Those who meet the vendor, end up having a closer relationship with them.. And they can keep buying as many mats as they would like to.
This illustration for me, mirrors how we Christians ultimately ought to point others to Christ. When we accept to be a Christ follower,
There is a certain aspect of undeniable Beauty, Attractiveness that comes with being an Authentic Christ Follower... That beauty comes about when we allow the Holy Spirit to work in us, (just like a vendor works on the mats) to produce love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control... Commonly known as the Fruit of the Spirit...
There are so many people out here who never get to read God's Word, attend services, some don't even know a thing about Christ... But when a Christian lives out their lives in a manner worthy of the gospel these people are likely to admire what they see in this particular Christian and may want to know how exactly the Christian gets to do life, that is clearly different from how they do life.
There is a certain aspect of undeniable Beauty, Attractiveness that comes with being an Authentic Christ Follower... That beauty comes about when we allow the Holy Spirit to work in us, (just like a vendor works on the mats) to produce love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control... Commonly known as the Fruit of the Spirit...
There are so many people out here who never get to read God's Word, attend services, some don't even know a thing about Christ... But when a Christian lives out their lives in a manner worthy of the gospel these people are likely to admire what they see in this particular Christian and may want to know how exactly the Christian gets to do life, that is clearly different from how they do life.
Philippians 1:27 ESV~ Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ,
Colossians 1:10 ESV~ So as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him: bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God;
When we delve deeper into the Bible, we get to learn how it's God's plan and desire for us to make Him known, to share the good news to the ends of the world.
Matthew 28:19-20 ESV ~ Go therefore and make disciples of all nations,... teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.
It's said that, our lives may be the Bible that someone is reading from.
Would your friends, neighbours, strangers sometimes, testify that you are kind, loving, patient, understanding,... Would they easily say that you're Christlike ?
Many a times, I like saying that, you don't have to go all the way to the pulpit (if your area of calling isn't to be a pastor/minister of the Word) in order to share the good news, teach about kindness, love, etc... God is well able to use you for His glory right where you are.
In your 8-5 job, family, business, marriage, relationships, friendships, the social media platforms, various gifts and talents ...As long as you are willing to obey and be led by Him.
Then like Paul, we can confidently say, follow me as I follow Christ.
Would your friends, neighbours, strangers sometimes, testify that you are kind, loving, patient, understanding,... Would they easily say that you're Christlike ?
Many a times, I like saying that, you don't have to go all the way to the pulpit (if your area of calling isn't to be a pastor/minister of the Word) in order to share the good news, teach about kindness, love, etc... God is well able to use you for His glory right where you are.
In your 8-5 job, family, business, marriage, relationships, friendships, the social media platforms, various gifts and talents ...As long as you are willing to obey and be led by Him.
Then like Paul, we can confidently say, follow me as I follow Christ.
Let's all strive to make Him known to the ends of the earth... And most importantly let's do it all for His glory.
In addition to us matters of glorifying God, I consider Isaiah 49:3 so personal and it's also mind blowing that God would actually purpose on shining to the world through me 😊;
In addition to us matters of glorifying God, I consider Isaiah 49:3 so personal and it's also mind blowing that God would actually purpose on shining to the world through me 😊;
Isaiah 49:3 NKJV “And He said to me, ‘You are My servant, O Israel (insert your sweet name😉) In whom I will be glorified.’
I pray that through my writings, God will glorify Himself and that I will point others unto Christ.. Na:
🎶 🎶 Nisiamini, hekima yangu
Juhudi zangu, nikutazamie Mungu
Watakao niskia, wakinishangilia, niwaelekeze kwako oo
Watakao nifuata
Nikikufuata, tuje kwako
Na chochote kile, kitaenda sawa
Sio mimi, wewe ujulikane
Ujulikane, ujulikane
Eeh Yesu, ujulikane 🎶 🎶
Juhudi zangu, nikutazamie Mungu
Watakao niskia, wakinishangilia, niwaelekeze kwako oo
Watakao nifuata
Nikikufuata, tuje kwako
Na chochote kile, kitaenda sawa
Sio mimi, wewe ujulikane
Ujulikane, ujulikane
Eeh Yesu, ujulikane 🎶 🎶
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Now onto the jam (though I've already shared a few lines 👆) ... Ujulikane is a rich track, that's soulfully done by two amazing women, Laura Karwirwa and Alice Kimanzi.. They never disappoint. 😊
It's such a soft tune is... A great choice for your Quiet Time (the moments when you just want to soak in to the Word, have conversations with God)
Also, If you love home workouts (like me 😉) this is a perfect one... The rhythm is neither to slow nor too fast... Let's say it's just perfect... And especially for any salsa lover, this is a good one for all the turnarounds, half turns, basic mambo steps, exectra exectra... And in 4 minutes and 15 seconds, you'll be feeling all psyched up,.. Mentally, spiritually and physically.
It's such a soft tune is... A great choice for your Quiet Time (the moments when you just want to soak in to the Word, have conversations with God)
Also, If you love home workouts (like me 😉) this is a perfect one... The rhythm is neither to slow nor too fast... Let's say it's just perfect... And especially for any salsa lover, this is a good one for all the turnarounds, half turns, basic mambo steps, exectra exectra... And in 4 minutes and 15 seconds, you'll be feeling all psyched up,.. Mentally, spiritually and physically.
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Great piece,my the Lord continue using you to inspire others
ReplyDeleteAmen and Amen 😊
DeleteAsante for reading. Blessings
An amazing piece.. A great eye opener.. May the lord continue to use you to reach people through your amazing work. Be blessed beautiful
ReplyDeleteAaww.. You so kind. Amen.
DeleteAll for God's glory 👑
Thanks for reading. Blessings to you.. May you also Make Him Known 😊
What a great piece....
ReplyDeleteThanks sweetie.. All glory to King Jesus 🙌
DeleteInteresting analogy
ReplyDeleteI like that track...play it anytime of the day🙌💯
Hi Maina 😊
DeleteAsante Sana for reading.
It's on my Favourites playlist 😍
May our good Lord make me a mirror to evangelise his word through my actions
ReplyDeleteAmen bro 😊
DeleteFrom your lips to God's ears... May He continue using your life, all for His glory 🙌
Nice piece Grace,
ReplyDeleteI want to write, just like you.
Thank youu 😊😊😊
DeleteThanks for reading.
Oh! I wish I could take credit for that... But it all belongs to King Jesus 👑
And yes! You can WRITE... Even better than myself.. Just start writing.
All the best in that journey 💙