Episode 290: Seize the Moment

Seize the Moment Nothing fulfils me more than sharing and expounding the Word of God. It was one of my thrilling moments- fulfilling, yet concerning as I seized the moment to expound the truth of God’s Word to couple of the Christian young people I work with. I had a sense of fulfilment because it had always been my desire to see people- young and old, truly understanding what the Word of God says about them, and walking in it, by sharing the Word. Feelings of concern came when thoughts of doubts came- “what if they do not understand, or they decide not to do anything about the truth they are taught.” Two scriptural verses came to mind- Ephesians 5:16 “So be very careful how you live, not being like those with no understanding, but live honorably with true wisdom, for we are living in evil times. Take full advantage of every day as you spend your life for his purposes.” ‭ I Corinth 3:6-7 “I planted the church, and Apollos came and cared for it, but it was God who caused it to grow. This means the one who plants is not anybody special, nor the one who waters, for God is the one who brings the supernatural growth.” ‭‭ Our responsibility is to keep sowing and watering the seed of God’s Word, by not giving up. God, himself at the fullness of time will cause the growth of the seed. Will moments of doubts and concern come? Yes! It will. However, we need to keep reminding ourselves to live in the Word. Our calling as Christ believers is a call to live by faith not by feelings. Living life of faith not of feelings. Deliberately taking every thought and purpose captive to the obedience of Christ. “For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,” ‭‭II Corinthians‬ ‭10‬:‭4‬-‭5‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ So, what am I trying to say as I wrap up? -Do not be discouraged -Take full advantage of every day, to live it for God’s purpose -When discouragement sets in, remind yourself of God’s Word in I Corinth 3:6-7. God Himself will turn things around at the fullness of time. -Take charge of your thoughts. Someone says “the mind is a battlefield”. It truly is. Take every thought and purpose captive to the obedience of Christ as advised in II Corinth 10:4-5.