As we look out over the horizon of life, there are clear and present transitions that are barreling down upon us. The landscape of this particular era is certain to be a defining moment in the history books, and we are being called to lend our voices to make the choices. It’s an awesome time to be alive.
There are great challenges ahead of us. We watch as financial markets are crashing, wars are being waged, natural disasters are happening with greater frequency, political landscapes are being rewritten, Supreme Court decisions are selling out morality, and from the looks of it, we are on a slippery slope to Godlessness. This is of course barring another terrorist attack on our soil. Then I guess we will once again see our country coming out to sing another rousing rendition of ‘God Bless America’.
I am reminded of the scripture in Romans 8 that seems to aptly describe the current state of affairs in the world.
Romans 8:
18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. 19 For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God.
I love that. The world awaits the revealing of the Godbreed! You and I have what the world eagerly desires. The truth is, however, that we must get a greater revelation and understanding of who and what we really are. But how do we do this? Truthfully, we must rely on the work of God’s Holy Spirit, because our strategies are not enough to get the job done.
Romans 8:
26 Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us[b] with groanings which cannot be uttered.
We must understand that it rains on the just and the unjust alike. We cannot escape the situations that are causing the world to groan in pain. But we are the Godbreed. We are able to stand in the midst of it all with the confidence that God is in control, and because He is in control, it is working to our good.
Romans 8
28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. 29 For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. 30 Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified.
The words used in these verses should bring definition to the Godbreed. We are ‘the called according to His purpose’. We are ‘foreknown’ and ‘predestined’ to look just like His Son. We are ‘called’, ‘justified’ and ‘glorified’.
It is important that we derive our identity from His point of view. The enemy seeks to steal, kill and destroy our understanding of who we are, because if we don’t believe it, who will? The Godbreed is not an impotent people. We are powerful!
I challenge you today. Take your place in the breed. Look beyond your faults and inconsistencies, and see yourself as He sees you. Walk in the knowledge that you are predestined and called for His purpose. It is not dependent on you. Get you out of the equation and allow the Spirit of God to do His thing. We were meant to live for so much more, so let’s get on with it!
In closing, I want to leave you with a thought. It’s Spiritual. We must not try and fulfill our mission in the natural. Good ideas are just that- good ideas. God ideas, however, are spirit and can only be accomplished via the Spirit! We must tune into the realm of the Spirit through prayer and God’s Word. It seems simple enough, but I know that I am guilty of living on yesterday’s, or even last Sunday’s manna. This cannot be.
James tells us that if we draw near to God, He will draw near to us. We cannot reverse the order. God is ever present, we know that. But if we desire a greater relationship; if we truly aspire to be like Christ, then we must draw near. It is a deliberate action on our part. So I urge you today. Take the first step. We have nothing to lose, and everything to gain! It’s high time that we were revealed to the rest of the world! After all, they are eagerly waiting.
Let your light shine!
