God renovations (2)

Yesterday we looked at renovation in us from God. Today we're looking at how God wants to use our renovation for his masterplan for creation. In his word it says that God works in us 'in order to fulfil his good purpose' (Philippians 2:13 NIV). Inviting Jesus into our lives makes us his ambassadors, the ones in this world to translate God's will into action.

The more we seek God, the more we desire him and his purpose. His desires become ours, and they're achieved through the individual and unique talents he's given us. Jesus said 'I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing' (John 15:5 NIV). Our desires must stem from our desire for God. When we seek God, whether it's through his word or time spent in worship or prayer, we learn to listen to God's heart.

'Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart' (Psalm 37:4 NIV). When our heartbeat gets in step with God's heart, amazing, powerful stuff happens, and the world learns about God through us.



So what now? Think about which of the world's problems you'd solve if you could. Plan two actions: make one practical (e.g. if your heart is for the homeless, pray for or give to someone homeless); and the other action political (e.g. write a letter to your MP about improving homeless facilities in your area). Help God to renovate the world.





— SCRIPTURE —

'God is at work within you.' Philippians 2:13 TLB
— SOULFOOD —

Eze 14:1-16:52, Matt 21:33-46, Ps 103:1-12 , Pro 19:12-16