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Sunday, June 7, 2009
Fulfilling the Mission
Jesus did these things to make happen what Isaiah the prophet
said. Isaiah said, "Here is my servant; I (God) have chosen
him. I love him, and I am pleased with him; I will put my
Spirit on him, and he will judge the nations fairly."
-- Matthew 12:17-18 (ERV)
KEY THOUGHT:
Jesus is clearly living out of a sense of mission or calling. He is
doing the Father's will. Powerfully at his baptism and at his
transfiguration, Jesus is declared by God to be his Son, whom he loves.
Once again we are reminded that Jesus is chosen by God to be his
servant (son) whom he loves and who brings him pleasure. In addition,
his ministry is carried out by the power of the Holy Spirit and its
purpose is to share God's love, mercy and justice -- specifically what
Jesus has been doing. In much the same way, we are called, chosen, and
empowered by God through his Holy Spirit. He lives in us and our goal
is to bring God pleasure and to do his will. We are God's children and
Jesus' disciples. So the real question is whether or not we're trying
to live by the power of his Spirit and having as our goal in life
pleasing him and sharing his grace with others!
TODAY'S PRAYER:
Abba Father, please help me to find your will for my life so that I may
serve you with undiluted devotion and bring you pleasure. Please
forgive me when I get caught up in things that are not healthy for me
spiritually and not helpful for my brothers and sisters in Christ.
Please bless me with the wisdom to know what is best to do to honor you
today and each day of the rest of my life. In Jesus' name, and because
of his grace, I pray. Amen.
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