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Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. (KJV)
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Study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial), a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analyzing and accurately dividing [rightly handling and skillfully teaching] the Word of Truth.(Amplified)
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| July 24, 2008 |
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by: Linda Croft |
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For This Purpose I Came!
23 But Jesus answered them, saying, "The hour has come that the Son of Man should be glorified. 24 Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain. 25 He who loves his life will lose it, and he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. 26 If anyone serves Me, let him follow Me; and where I am, there My servant will be also. If anyone serves Me, him My Father will honor.
27 "Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? "Father, save Me from this hour"? But for this purpose I came to this hour. 28 Father, glorify Your name." Then a voice came from heaven, saying, "I have both glorified it and will glorify it again."
29 Therefore the people who stood by and heard it said that it had thundered. Others said, "An angel has spoken to Him."
30 Jesus answered and said, "This voice did not come because of Me, but for your sake. 31 Now is the judgment of this world; now the ruler of this world will be cast out. 32 And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all peoples to Myself." 33 This He said, signifying by what death He would die.
John 12:23-33, NKJV
For This Purpose I Came!
Jesus was born in secrecy, but His life as an adult was lived openly before the people; He often spoke of His true mission. In the passage above, Jesus is speaking with His disciples as well as others who had gathered around to hear Him. Look at the picture He drew for them in verse 24; a grain of wheat is only multiplied if it first dies. Already He is predicting His coming death for His people; only through His death will His church grow and live!
In verses 27 and 28 we have a rare conversation between God and Jesus: "Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? "Father, save Me from this hour"? But for this purpose I came to this hour. Father, glorify Your name." Then a voice came from heaven, saying, "I have both glorified it and will glorify it again."
As a man, Jesus' suffering was real; as any man, He was troubled by the death He would die. Yet, the Mission of Christ was always foremost in His mind. Though He could have asked God to save His from the hour of His suffering, this was the very reason He came to this earth; this was the way to bring glory to the name of the Father. As in other Scriptures where God speaks, the people around Christ could only hear thunder; some thought an angel spoke to Him. Did God need to speak aloud in order for Christ to hear Him?
No! Jesus said, " This voice did not come because of Me, but for your sake."
What do we learn from this today? Our primary goal as a Christian is to advance the church of God; I'm not talking about specific denominations. God has one true church which consists of all true believers. Wherever God has placed you; wherever your abilities and interests lie; God has put you right there to be a shining light for Christ. That is your chief priority! This is your true purpose! |
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God states in His Holy Word many times that He wants to prosper us. He created a magnificent world full of wealth, beauty and resources for those of His creation who love Him. Christ told us that if we love Him we will follow His Commandments. We are told to study to show ourselves approved. The mission of CSI is to teach Biblical Success Principles while making Christ the focus of our lives.
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By seeking Christ, by studying the Word of God, we place ourselves in a position of favor in the eyes of our Holy Creator. We want everyone to learn the principles of Stewardship which will prove us. In the parable of the Servants and the talents, we see that God will prosper us and favor us with prosperity when we use His direction in the way we handle His property.
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