It is sad that many genuine Christians do not believe that they have to LABOUR to enter and enjoy God's FAVOUR in Christ for them in this World. True! So sad, so bad!
However, the Bible reveals to us that we are to LABOUR to enter and enjoy God's FAVOUR in Christ for us in this World and to LABOUR as well to enter into Heaven to enjoy God's PRESENCE foreveramen. True! Take note, take heed!
The Bible confirms this truth to us thus:
There remains therefore a REST to the people of God. For he that is ENTERED into his REST, he also had CEASED from HIS OWN WORKS, as God did from His. Let us LABOUR therefore to ENTER into that REST, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief. (Hebrews 4:9-11).
Know and note that:
1. There is a FAVOUR of God in Christ for YOU in terms of REST on Earth now and in Heaven someday that you must consciously and consistently LABOUR to enter and enjoy to the admiration of the World and to the glory of God. True! Take note, take heed!
2. There is a FAVOUR of God in Christ for YOU in terms of BEST on Earth now and in Heaven someday that you must consciously and consistently LABOUR to enter and enjoy to the admiration of the World and to the glory of God. True! Take note, take heed!
According to the scriptural reference above, one of the proofs that you have entered and now enjoying God's FAVOUR in Christ for you in terms of His REST and BEST in Christ for you in this World, is that you will CEASE from your OWN WORK. True! You now only do whatsoever the Lord tells you par time par your situation and get unusual and uncommon RESULTS to the amazement of the World to the glory of God. True! Take note, take heed!
That is why the Bible reveals to us that as MANY that are LED by the SPIRIT of GOD, they are the Sons and Daughters of God in Christ in this World. True, because they are the ones who truly ENCOUNTER (enter) and EXPERIENCE (enjoy) God's GRACE (God's FAVOUR in terms of God's REST and BEST in Christ by the activities of the Holy Spirit of Christ) in this World. (Romans 8:14; Galatians 5:18; 1 Corinthians 2:9-16; Philippians 1:19).
Now, how do you LABOUR in Christ to enter and enjoy God's FAVOUR in Christ for you in this World?
1. Learn to AVOID UNBELIEF in your heart and always mix the Word of God you have learnt, received, heard and seen with strong FAITH in God no matter what.
That is why the Bible timely counsels thus:
Let us therefore FEAR, lest, a promise being left us of ENTERING into His REST, any of you should seem to come short of it. For unto us was the GOSPEL PREACHED, as well as unto them: but the Word preached did NOT PROFIT them, NOT being MIXED WITH FAITH in them that heard it. For we which have BELIEVED do ENTER into REST, as he said, as I have sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter into my rest: although the works were finished from the foundation of the world. (Hebrews: 4. 1-3; Romans 4:17-25; Hebrews 11).
Take note, take heed that IF YOU DO as stated above, you are actually LABOURING spiritually in the sight of God to enter and enjoy His FAVOUR (REST and BEST) in Christ for you on Earth now and in Heaven someday. True!
2. Learn to ASK in FAITH and avoid DOUBLE MINDED dealings with God no matter what.
That is why the Bible timely counsels us thus:
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, that gives to all men liberally, and upbraids not; and it shall be given him. But LET him ASK in FAITH, nothing wavering. For he that waves is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. For let NOT that man THINK that he shall RECEIVE ANY THING of the Lord. A DOUBLE MINDED man is UNSTABLE in all his ways.
Take note, take heed that IF YOU DO as stated above, you are actually LABOURING spiritually in the sight of God to enter and enjoy His FAVOUR (REST and BEST) in Christ for you on Earth now and in Heaven someday. True!
3. Learn to CAST ALL YOUR CARES (fears, worries, disappointments, failures, etc) upon God no matter what.
That is why the Bible timely counsels us thus:
casting all your CARE upon Him; for He CARES for you. (1 Peter 5:7).
Take note, take heed that IF YOU DO as stated above, you are actually LABOURING spiritually in the sight of God to enter and enjoy His FAVOUR (REST and BEST) in Christ for you on Earth now and in Heaven someday. True!
4. Learn to PRAY ALWAYS and not to FAINT no matter what.
That is why the Bible timely counsels us thus:
And He spake a parable unto them to this end, that men OUGHT ALWAYS to PRAY, and not to FAINT. (Luke 18:1; 2-8; Colossians 4:12).
Take note, take heed that IF YOU DO as stated above, you are actually LABOURING spiritually in the sight of God to enter and enjoy His FAVOUR (REST and BEST) in Christ for you on Earth now and in Heaven someday. True!
5. Learn to be HUMBLE before GOD in terms of OBEYING His Word, Will and Way in Christ for you par time par your situation no matter what.
That is why the Bible timely counsels us thus:
HUMBLE yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that He may EXALT you in due time. (1 Peter 5:6; James 4:6-10).
Take note, take heed that IF YOU DO as stated above, you are actually LABOURING spiritually in the sight of God to enter and enjoy His FAVOUR (REST and BEST) in Christ for you on Earth now and in Heaven someday. True!
6. Learn to STEADFASTLY RESIST THE DEVIL no matter what.
That is why the Bible timely counsels us thus:
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the DEVIL, as a roaring lion, WALKS about, SEEKING whom he may DEVOUR: Whom resist STEADFAST in the Faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the World. But the God of all grace, who had called us unto His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that you have SUFFERED a while, make you PERFECT, ESTABLISH, STRENGTHEN, SETTLE you. (1 Peter 5:8-10; John 10:10).
Take note, take heed that IF YOU DO as stated above, you are actually LABOURING spiritually in the sight of God to enter and enjoy His FAVOUR (REST and BEST) in Christ for you on Earth now and in Heaven someday. True!
7. Learn not to ALLOW your LUST and PRIDE over take you at anytime no matter what.
That is why the Bible timely counsels us thus:
BLESSED is the man that ENDURES temptation: for WHEN he is TRIED, he shall RECEIVE the crown of life, which the Lord had PROMISED to them that LOVE Him. Let NO man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God CANNOT be tempted WITH EVIL, neither tempts he any man: But EVERY man is Tempted, when he is DRAWN AWAY of his OWN LUST, and ENTICED. Then when lust had CONCEIVED, it brings forth SIN: and sin, when it is FINISHED, brings forth DEATH. (James 1:12-15; 1 John 2:15-17).
Take note, take heed that IF YOU DO as stated above, you are actually LABOURING spiritually in the sight of God to enter and enjoy His FAVOUR (REST and BEST) in Christ for you on Earth now and in Heaven someday. True!
8. Learn to STUDY and MEDITATE the Word of God at all times no matter what.
That is why the Bible timely counsels us thus:
BLESSED is the man that WALKS not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor STANDS in the way of sinners, nor SITS in the seat of the scornful. But his DELIGHT is in the LAW of the LORD; and in His LAW does he MEDITATE day and night. And he shall be LIKE a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth his FRUIT in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and WHATSOEVER he DOES shall PROSPER. (Psalm 1:1-3; Joshua 1:8; Psalm 19:7-14; Philippians 4:8,9; 1 Timothy 5:17).
Take note, take heed that IF YOU DO as stated above, you are actually LABOURING spiritually in the sight of God to enter and enjoy His FAVOUR (REST and BEST) in Christ for you on Earth now and in Heaven someday. True!
9. Learn to live in LOVE by HELPING OTHERS no matter what.
That is why the Bible timely counsels us thus:
But, beloved, we are persuaded BETTER THINGS of you, and THINGS that ACCOMPANY SALVATION, though we thus speak. For God is NOT unrighteous to Forget your WORK and LABOUR OF LOVE, which you have SHOWED toward His name, in that you have MINISTERED to the SAINTS, and do minister. (Hebrews 6:9,10; Acts 20:35; 1 Thessalonians 1:14; Matthew 25:31-46).
Take note, take heed that IF YOU DO as stated above, you are actually LABOURING spiritually in the sight of God to enter and enjoy His FAVOUR (REST and BEST) in Christ for you on Earth now and in Heaven someday. True!
10. And so on...
Don't be deceived, you can enter and enjoy God's FAVOUR in Christ for you in terms of His REST and BEST in Christ for you par time in this World that makes you CEASE from your OWN WORKS and just do whatsoever the Holy Spirit of Christ that is within you asks you to do par time and gets unprecedented and uncommon RESULTS to the amazement of the World to the glory of God, but
1. You will have to consciously and consistently LABOUR as outlined above to make it so for you in Christ in this World. True! Take note, take heed!
2. You will have to passionately and persistently LABOUR as outlined above to make it so for you in Christ in this World. True! Take note, take heed!
That is how God has wisely designed it for us in Christ in this World to enter and enjoy His FAVOUR (REST and BEST) in Christ for us on Earth now and in Heaven someday. That is, to overcome ALL ODDS, OBSTACLES and OPPOSITIONS we will face in Christ in this World. True! Take note, take heed! (1 Corinthians 15:58).
God bless you.
MODIBO GODWILL
Divine Destiny Messenger,
Author & Speaker
@ The Purpose-costal Movement (TEPUM)
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