Word of Encouragement for Every New Day ~ 23 June 2008

Word of Encouragement for Every New Day ~ 23 June 2008

What is your journey: How hungry are you How hungry and thirsty are we for the things that God has planned for us? Today’s word of encouragement is taken from Mark 13:7-10. 7 When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. 8 Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains. 9 "You must be on your guard. You will be handed over to the local councils and flogged in the synagogues. On account of me you will stand before governors and kings as witnesses to them. 10 And the gospel must first be preached to all nations. Let’s stop and re-read what these verses say. Now let’s take a look at everything we have done since the point of birth. These questions have to be answered, What have we done for the Kingdom of God? Secondly, has the gospel been preached to all nations? Are we making an impact for the Kingdom of God? This to me is the essential factor that determines ones destiny. If we are uncertain about our future and what God has planned for us, then ask yourself this question what can I do for the Kingdom of God? I believe that God will reveal to you a destiny worth living for. Mark 13:10 says it all. The gospel must first be preached to all nations. The answer is simple, it has not been preached to all nations. So I ask this final question. Is your journey in life, your calling in life, focused on fulfilling this command? I hope that today’s word of encouragement would open the eyes of our hearts. What are we after in life? How hungry are we right now for the things God has? © June 2008 Shaun Lee. www.everynation.org.sg archive: www.shauntzen.blogspot.com