Feb 2nd 2021
Ecclesiastes 11.4
If you wait for perfect conditions, you will never get anything done.
Intentions
When we follow Jesus, when we have the heart of God we do our best with what we have.
Less than perfect action is always better than the best intention. The cemetery is full of the best intentions but their season of action has expired.
Man sees the face, but God sees our hearts, and what we do behind the scenes. We don't have to have it all figured out for God to use and bless what we do for Him.
When Jesus was in the boat, he remained calm. He was calm in the storm The condition wasn't ideal, but Jesus stood strong. The Storm didn't phase His intentions, and that was to be a vessel for God. He was so confident, that He was able to be still.
Why we need faith.
Through fasting our faith is expanded.
Thought to ponder
Will our intentions be a reflection of our faith filled life?
Pray this
Jesus, help me to have a heart of you, filled with faith. Lord help me today as I fast to be guided by the best of intentions for your kingdom.
In Jesus name, Amen
Lord help us to remain calm and confident in the middle of the storm, because Jesus - You are with us. Your peace is with us, because You alone is Peace. Nothing in this world can compare to that!
Well said Johan.
In 2020 I felt conviction every time the storm came and adversity rose. I felt conviction because I let my anger get the best of me which never reflected my faith filled heart. Instead, its the moments where I lose my character in Christ non believers cling onto and store as a memory of me. As a Christ follower, I seek God in prayer to continue to give me more strength especially during times of adversity when the storm gets brutal. My anger never makes my intentions look good. It gives people the impression my intentions are to harm and to divide when in reality its to unite and spread love. Jesus help me be more like you during the…