Power in Preparation: Unlocking God's Secrets and Will
Discover the transformative journey of preparation in faith through the reflections on 1 Corinthians 2:9-10, Hebrews 4:3, Ephesians 2:10, and more. Explore how God's preparation shapes and shifts us towards His divine purpose, as seen in Luke 22:31 and Romans 12:2. Embrace the truth that God's preparation is key to finding and fulfilling His prepared place for each believer.
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1 Corinthians 2:9-10 No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him
1 Corinthians 2:10 But it was to us that God revealed these things by his Spirit. For his Spirit searches out everything and shows us God s deep secrets.
I There is Power in Preparation
Preparation is the Key to getting anywhere
We need to be Prepared for a Prepared Place
Hebrews 4:3 The works were finished from the foundation of the world
Ephesians 2:10 NIV For we are God s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do
I What God is doing in the Process of Preparation
I SIFT
I God will Sift to Shift to Shape us
I He must sift us before He shifts us in order to Shape us
Luke 22:31 Jesus was talking to Peter and Jesus said to him Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift each of you like wheat
Romans 12:2 NIV Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God s will is his good, pleasing and perfect will.
I We Need a Holy Sift
I SHAKE
Hebrews 12:26-27 When God spoke from Mount Sinai his voice shook the earth, but now he makes another promise: Once again I will shake not only the earth but the heavens also.
Hebrews 12:26-27 This means that all of creation will be shaken and removed, so that only unshakable things will remain.
I The Shaking is the Making
I SURRENDER
Definition To stop trying to prevent or control a situation. It even goes as far as to say to accept defeat
Mark 8:35 If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake and for the sake of the Good News, you will save it.
Isaiah 55:8-9 My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts, says the Lord. And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine.
Isaiah 55:9 For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts
Luke 22:42 Jesus was praying and in the end he said Not my will, but yours be done
Ephesians 6:10-11 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armour of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil s schemes.
Joshua 1:9 This is my command be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
Isaiah 54:2 Enlarge the place of your tent, stretch your tent curtains wide, do not hold back; lengthen your cords, strengthen your stakes.
Stretching Comes Before the Blessing
Isaiah 60:1 Arise, Jerusalem! Let your light shine for all to see. For the glory of the Lord rises to shine on you
John 8:12 NLT Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.
Matthew 5:15-16 No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house.
