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  When God Calls: Confronting Excuses, Fear, and Doubt in Fulfilling Our Divine Purpose In our journey with God, we often desire to experience His blessings and purposes for our lives. Yet, when the call to fulfill His plans confronts us, it’s common to respond with excuses, fear, and doubt. Just as Moses hesitated to embrace God’s purpose for him, we too can become bogged down by insecurities and pessimism that prevent us from living out our potential in God. The story of Moses’ call in Exodus 4 provides a striking reminder of both the human tendency to resist God’s call and the need to trust in His ability to work through us. 1. The Power of Excuses: Are We Sabotaging God’s Plans? God’s purposes for us are often greater than we imagine, calling us to growth and transformation. However, many of us respond to these purposes with excuses, viewing our limitations as obstacles to God’s work. We see this struggle in Moses' initial response to God’s call. When the Lord spoke to Moses th

  In the Christian journey, the call to live in God’s power and to do great deeds is a profound invitation to move beyond human limitations and embrace a life of supernatural faith. Psalms 60:12 states, “With God we will gain victory,” reminding us that our achievements are not a result of our own strength but rather of God’s enabling presence. In John 14:12, Jesus expands this idea by saying, “Whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these.” This statement is bold and reveals God’s desire for His people to live in active, vibrant faith, engaging in “greater things” that reflect His nature and power. For many, however, this invitation may seem daunting, and often, we find ourselves questioning whether these “greater works” are indeed possible. The truth is that in God, we are called and empowered to do what seems impossible. The key lies in a personal revelation of who Jesus truly is and, through that, a deep understanding of

 Freedom in Christ means more than just being free from sin; it also means being free from the Law and even from our own self-centered desires. Yet, to experience this freedom fully, we need to recognize the "rival loves" that vie for the space only Christ should occupy in our hearts. These rival loves include desires, passions, and distractions that compete for our attention and shift our focus away from putting Christ above all. Identifying these forces in our lives is essential if we are to live as Christ intends—free and fully devoted to Him. Jesus calls each of us into a relationship that is not only deep but also exclusive. Just as He loved us sacrificially and freed us completely, He desires that we respond by living in freedom through continuous renewal in His love. However, distractions are everywhere. From the demands of daily life to even good things that become obsessions, anything can transform into a rival love if it begins to occupy the space that should belong

  The greatest failure of humanity, illustrated by the life of Judas Iscariot, serves as a warning to all about the consequences of wasting opportunities and making wrong choices. The story of Judas is one of the most well-known in the Bible, not only because of his betrayal of Jesus but also because of what that betrayal symbolizes: the rejection of the greatest opportunity for transformation and salvation. Judas had everything within his reach to be an example of redemption. He was chosen by Jesus, after a night of prayer, to be one of the twelve apostles. This gave him the privilege of walking alongside Christ, hearing His teachings, witnessing miracles, and seeing the very Son of God in action. He participated in the multiplication of the loaves and fishes, saw the blind receive their sight, and witnessed the dead being raised. Despite all this access to the truth, Judas did not take the opportunity to fully surrender to Jesus. His mistake was not just an isolated act of betrayal,

  Holiness, often understood as a state of moral and spiritual purity, is God's call to His children throughout all ages. In the face of the challenges of the modern world, where cultural values often clash with Christian principles, living a life set apart for God can seem increasingly difficult. However, the command to pursue holiness remains unchanged and is vital for those who wish to see the Lord. This article explores the meaning of holiness in light of the Scriptures, highlighting the importance of a life of separation, correction, transformation, and constant communion with God. Holiness and Separation from the World (Hebrews 12:14) The author of Hebrews challenges us with this exhortation: "Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord" (Hebrews 12:14). Sanctification, or holiness, is the process of being set apart for God, which implies living according to His teachings and rejecting values and practices that are contrary to

  Luke 15:4-5 presents one of Jesus' most beautiful parables, the Good Shepherd seeking his lost sheep. In Luke 15:4-5, we read: "Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders and goes home." This passage illustrates the immense love and care of God for each of us. Even when we stray from the path, the Good Shepherd never gives up on us. He seeks us with patience and tenderness until He brings us back to the safety of His presence. How often, in the midst of our daily struggles, do we feel lost, like that sheep wandering away from the flock? The emptiness, the sense of loneliness, and the search for answers in the wrong places make us feel disconnected and directionless. Yet, just like the shepherd in the parable, Jesus sees us in our distress and comes to our rescue. He not only finds us, but He ca

  Holiness, often understood as a state of moral and spiritual purity, is a call from God to His children throughout all ages. Amid the challenges of the modern world, where cultural values often clash with Christian principles, living a life set apart for God can seem increasingly difficult. However, the command to seek holiness remains unchanged and vital for those who desire to see the Lord. This article explores the meaning of holiness in light of the Scriptures, highlighting the importance of a life of separation, correction, transformation, and constant communion with God. Holiness and Separation from the World (Hebrews 12:14) The author of Hebrews challenges us with the following exhortation: "Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord" (Hebrews 12:14). Sanctification, or holiness, is the process of being set apart for God, which implies living according to His teachings and rejecting values and practices that conflict with His w