'A LIFE WORTH LIVING'
Journal Journey # 12
I’ll begin with a
one-item examination. What is the BEST
THING you can do at this very moment of your life?
a. study
so hard so you could be the top of the class
b. join
more business and networking to have more gains
c. go
abroad and visit world class tourist spots
d. buy
cosmetic products for a smooth and whiten skin
e. NONE
OF THE ABOVE
So what is
that ‘THING’ that you can best do
while living on earth?
Paul was a man of a great example. He knew the true meaning
of living. Though he wasn’t the emperor at that time, the wealthiest man or the
famous (billionaire, PBB housemate, or love team), yet he was the happiest and
joyous man in his time! Why? What do you think could be the reasons? Who
brought him that priceless joy that changed his life? Ladies and gentlemen,
let’s discover the true meaning of living and the ways we could live worthily.
5 Ways
for a Life Worth Living
(Acts 20:17-35)
1. Consider your ‘world’ (vv. 17-18)
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There’s
no place like home. Thus, you can start sharing the Gospel in your home with
your family. “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved – you and your
household” [Acts 16:31]. The moment you’ve witnessed to them, you too have
given them the key to eternal life.
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Be
a blessing unto them. But also be aware of everything that we say because “With
the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have
been made in God’s likeness” [James 3:9]. The tongue, even though among the smallest of
all the members of the body (James 3:5) can do the most damage. “But I tell you
that everyone will have to give account on the Day of Judgment for every empty
word they have spoken.” [Matthew 12:36]
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Declare
blessings, the word of a Godly man is powerful! [James 5:16]. God will shower
His blessings into your house and will show His faithfulness all the days of
your life.
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Kristiyano Picture]
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Your
world needs you now. Desire that you and your family will be together with the
LORD forever in a paradise. And you will be the key for it!
2.
Serve
the Lord (v. 19)
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Do
this with ‘great humility and with tears’. Leaders undergo through this
essential process. Commit to the Lord Jesus that your life will be used as an
instrument to tell the world about Him. Let your strength and talents be
offered to serve Jesus. “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received
to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms” [1
Peter 4:10].
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When
we talk about serving the Lord, it means us being His servant, and Him being
our Master. Meaning, we own nothing because we owe everything to Him.
·
your
beauty (Psalm 139:14)
·
your
intelligence and wisdom (Genesis 1:26-27)
·
your
wealth and success (1 Chronicles 29:12)
·
your
talents and spiritual gifts (1 Peter 4:10)
·
your
everything (Psalm 24:1)
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Pstr.
Erl said, “Saan mo ipapagamit ang iyong pag-iisip, pagsasalita, mga gawa at ang
iyong talents, ito ba’y para sa pakinabang ng mundo o sa pakinabang para sa nagbigay
ng lahat ng ito? Ang nagbabait-baitan napupunta sa langit-langitan!”
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Those
who serve the LORD faithfully will receive the Master’s reward with the words,”
Well done, my good and faithful servant!” (Matthew 25:21)
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When
God gives you a talent, he expects you to use it. It’s like a muscle. If you
use it, it will grow. If you don’t, you’ll lose it. If you have a talent but
are afraid to use it, or if you get lazy and don’t use it to benefit others,
you’re going to lose it. Like the parable of the ten talents in Luke 19, if you
don’t use what God has given you, he will take it away and give it to someone
else who will.
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But
if you use your talents wisely, God will give you more. If you use your time
wisely, God will give you more time. If you use your energy wisely, God will
give you more energy. If you use your influence wisely, God will increase your
influence. God will bless your level of faithfulness.
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Kristiyano picture]
3.
Shout
His Fame (vv. 20-21)
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Jesus
said, “Whoever acknowledges Me before men, I will acknowledge him before my
Father in heaven” [Matthew 10:32]. He who kneels before God can stand before
anyone!
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In
the conversations you have with your friends, who do you think is the center?
Is it the trending artist or celebrities right now? Latest issues or gadgets?
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Kristiyano picture]
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Be
not ashamed of the Gospel because it is the power of God! [Romans 1:16] Don’t
be hesitant because “God did not give us a spirit of fear, but a spirit of
power, of love and of self-discipline [2 Timothy 1:7]
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Like
the apostle of Christ, Paul publicly shared Jesus even from house to house,
asking them to repent and have faith in Jesus! What motivated him? It was to
glorify God more than anything else. He was ready to sacrifice his life just to
put smile on God’s face J
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How
about you? How courageous you are in sharing and acknowledging Jesus to the
world?
4.
Embracing
the Holy Spirit (v. 22)
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Do
you know that you have a TRUE FRIEND who never leaves you, instead goes with
you always? Holy Spirit is His name [John 14:15-18]. He always directs you to
the road that leads to life. In Him you’ll find comfort and empowerment you’ve
never experienced before. Want to know why famous evangelists and pastors won
souls all over the world? It’s because
of the Holy Spirit.
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Hear
Him speaking and feel Him guiding. Remember, the disciples saved thousands of
souls and performed many miracles because they were filled with God’s Spirit!
With Him, nothing will be impossible with you.
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Being
filled with Spirit means we forget "imitation." Think
"impartation." Think filling. Think fullness. Don’t imitate other
Christians. Instead imitate Christ and have the impartation of the Holy Spirit
[Ephesians 5:1].
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5.
Praise
God at all times! (v. 23)
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Jesus
said, “If they persecuted My, they will also persecute you also. If they obeyed
My teaching, they will obey yours also” [John 15:20]. We will face hardships,
persecutions and all kinds of trials. But take heart because Jesus has overcome
the world! [John 16:33]. And if you persevere and stood the test, you will
receive he crown of life God has promised to those who love Him! [James 1:12].
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In
all ups and downs, pray and praise God! Know the cost of your citizenship
[Philippians 3:20]. The secret of endurance is this: your hardship is just
temporary but your reward is eternal!
You have a reason to live. You have a reason to breathe. Start living for Christ! ^_^
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