Christians - Identify Your Cross
One of life's greatest challenges to the Christians is about taking up the cross.
Looked at critically, the decision has less to do with just taking up the cross, but more to do with the ability to identify it and realize that it needs to be taken up.
The questions raised hereunder may be help-promising in this regard.
Here they follow: 1) In what areas does my talent best manifest? We each have in-born abilities.
This is a mere corroboration of what the Bile says.
"...
Christ has given each of us special abilities - whatever he wants us to have out of his rich storehouse of gifts.
" (Ephesians 4: 7 TLB).
Many are the ways "in which God works in our lives, but it is the same God who does the work in and through each of us as a means of helping the entire church.
" (1 Corinthians 12: 6-7 TLB).
2) To which direction am I being led by God? If you flash a wave of hand at the environment in which you were born and raised, then we recommend to you a re-think.
It may be the signpost to your future.
You can't dismiss the experiences and lifestyle that got stuck to you from your background.
The composure to stand before dignitaries like Pharaoh was an art acquired by Moses in his early years in Egypt.
David was a shepherd boy, and that prepared him for national leadership.
Paul's versatility made him able to preach to people of religious and non-religious background.
3) What responsibilities has God deposited in your heart? They matter deeply.
That's why Paul says: "...
my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is that they might be saved.
" (Romans 10: 1 KJV).
Paul's motivating concern is the salvation of his people.
What motivates you to have concern for people? Do you feel concerned to do something for those needy kids? You'd become better informed on paying them a visit.
You'd think differently when you spend time with physically challenged adults.
The ideas in your head are indispensable but fulfillment comes from your heart.
So, Christians learn to identify your cross.
Looked at critically, the decision has less to do with just taking up the cross, but more to do with the ability to identify it and realize that it needs to be taken up.
The questions raised hereunder may be help-promising in this regard.
Here they follow: 1) In what areas does my talent best manifest? We each have in-born abilities.
This is a mere corroboration of what the Bile says.
"...
Christ has given each of us special abilities - whatever he wants us to have out of his rich storehouse of gifts.
" (Ephesians 4: 7 TLB).
Many are the ways "in which God works in our lives, but it is the same God who does the work in and through each of us as a means of helping the entire church.
" (1 Corinthians 12: 6-7 TLB).
2) To which direction am I being led by God? If you flash a wave of hand at the environment in which you were born and raised, then we recommend to you a re-think.
It may be the signpost to your future.
You can't dismiss the experiences and lifestyle that got stuck to you from your background.
The composure to stand before dignitaries like Pharaoh was an art acquired by Moses in his early years in Egypt.
David was a shepherd boy, and that prepared him for national leadership.
Paul's versatility made him able to preach to people of religious and non-religious background.
3) What responsibilities has God deposited in your heart? They matter deeply.
That's why Paul says: "...
my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is that they might be saved.
" (Romans 10: 1 KJV).
Paul's motivating concern is the salvation of his people.
What motivates you to have concern for people? Do you feel concerned to do something for those needy kids? You'd become better informed on paying them a visit.
You'd think differently when you spend time with physically challenged adults.
The ideas in your head are indispensable but fulfillment comes from your heart.
So, Christians learn to identify your cross.
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