- Would people describe your life as one who lives by God's power?
- Do you give in to your circumstances or do you rise above.
- Is your life like a thermometer or a thermostat?
- A thermometer "reflects" the temperature of a room but a thermostat "sets" the temperature of the room.
- You can let your emotions be thrown all over the place if they rise and fall based on people and circumstances around you.
- But if you are truly living by Gods power then you should "set" the spiritual climate wherever you are.
- Your life should be a light.
- Your life should bring hope.
- You should be someone who encourages and brings out the best in others regardless of your circumstances.
- In Luke 17:21, Jesus says, "because the kingdom of God is within you.”
- He is saying, the Kingdom of heaven is not about "someday"
- The kingdom of Heaven is about "now"
- As a follower of Christ, you bring the kingdom of God wherever you are.
- The kingdom of God brings life!
- His kingdom brings Healing.
- Hebrews 12: 28 says, "we are receiving a Kingdom that is unshakable..."
- So if His kingdom cannot be shaken, and His kingdom is within you, then that means that nothing should shake you.
- A disagreement with someone should not shake you.
- The economy should not shake you.
- Being overlooked for a promotion should not shake you.
- A loss on a sports team should not shake you.
- A child who is far from God should not shake you.
- Continue to be steady in your faith and prayers.
- Speak and pray in Faith.
- Believe in a God who says "all things are possible to him who believes.” (Mark 9:23)
- Be steady and unshakeable today because of the mighty God you serve!
- Make the decision, first thing this morning, who will control you mood and "set" the spiritual climate.
- Live by His power!
- Have a great Thursday!