John Great posted an update 9 years, 7 months ago
2 Corinthians 5:17 So that if any one [is] in Christ–[he is] a new creature; the old things did pass away, lo, become new have the all things. And the all things [are] of God, who reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and did give to us the ministration of the reconciliation,
Young’s Literal Version
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John Great posted an update 9 years, 7 months ago
David, Joseph, Gideon, and Jacob. None of them were more qualified than everyone to climb to the levels they climbed to. But, you see, it is not your qualification that gets you there, but God’s Word to you.
Examples of the power of His grace abound throughout the Word of God and history. What has He told you? Most times, He delights not in…[Read more]
John Great posted an update 9 years, 8 months ago
Who went through challenges like Joseph? From favorite rich man’s son to slave, to a common criminal. locked up in prison with no hope of release. But, you see, your destiny does not depend on your present circumstances. Your destination does not depend on how easy you have had it ever since or not, but on God’s promise to you. It’s just a matter…[Read more]
Joseph, another story that inspires me. One thing am learning from Joseph is that he never allowed emotions to rob him of his destiny. His story is a kind of story that touches but the guy is sure focused and he knows who the Word says he is. To him, that’s all that matters.
Focus. For what the Word says is ALL that matters…
John Great posted an update 9 years, 8 months ago
Focusing on Our Purpose
So I run straight to the goal with purpose in every step. I fight to win. I’m not just shadow-boxing or playing around. Like an athlete I punish my body, treating it roughly, training it to do what it should, not what it wants to.
1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Until you find your purpose, you would keep going round wasting your…[Read more]
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