Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Approaching Destiny

This is a blog about faith, about sharing what I've learnt, and about sharing my faith for others to benefit from. I feel it's a part of my destiny to tech people about the word of God, so here I am, with my first blog being about destiny. 

Deut. 1:21
Behold, the LORD thy God hath set the land before thee: go up [and] possess [it], as the LORD God of thy fathers hath said unto thee; fear not, neither be discouraged. (KJV)

This is Moses speaking to the Israelites about the promised land. We can look at how this verse can be applied to our lives in various ways.

We all understand that God has a plan for us, a purpose for our life right? Well let's look at the land/purpose God has lain before us? Just as with the Israelites, it's a great promise. But it is also full of challenges. Following the call of God on your life will involve struggles, battles and trials. The Israelites had to conquer many foes to reclaim the holy land, and so we have to overcome various challenges to fully step into the destiny God has planned for us!

Look at the wording Moses uses "go up and posses it". This wording is simple, direct and imperative. Go and claim your destiny, as it's in your hands. Moses does not tell the Israelites to prepare, to wait or to dilly dally. He commands them to take possession of the land. We must have the same approach with our destiny, we must take possession of it.

Too often we hear Christians who spend their whole lives waiting for other people to get things started for them. Claim destiny as God has given it to you!

The last part of the verse, "fear not, neither be discouraged". You are safe in God's hands, you have no need to be afraid of walking into your destiny. Go forth, young disciples and be everything God has called you to be, seek the gifts of God, seek the fruit of the spirit. Step into the driving seat of your own life and steer yourself toward God's plan for you.

*Questions are always welcome. Publicly on this blog, or privately - bupton@hotmail.co.nz

-AtrimArchaenas

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