The \u201cGod of peace<\/strong>\u201d who raised Jesus from the dead equips you with everything good \u2014 everything you need \u2014 for accomplishing His will.<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\u201cMay the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.<\/em>\u201d\u00a0 Hebrews 13:20-21<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nMaybe you\u2019ve heard the phrase, \u201cGod doesn\u2019t call the equipped. He equips the called<\/em>.<\/strong>\u201d\u00a0 This truth encourages me often when I feel inadequate to face challenges or when someone assigns me something overwhelming.<\/p>\nCan you relate? You won\u2019t find that phrase verbatim in the Bible, but it is scriptural. 1 Peter 2:9 says we are chosen to declare His praises. 2 Peter 1:3 explains that it is God\u2019s divine power that gives us everything we need for living a godly life. In Philippians 2:13, Paul reiterates that it is God who works in us to will and to act to fulfill His good purpose.<\/p>\n
The \u201cGod of peace<\/strong>\u201d who raised Jesus from the dead equips you with everything good \u2014 everything you need \u2014 for accomplishing His will. He is the one who works within us what is pleasing to Him.<\/p>\nSo what is our part?<\/p>\n
Allow Him. Cooperate with Him. Believe Him. Listen to Him. Obey Him. Follow His instructions. You don\u2019t have to do these things in your own strength. He works within us by His Spirit. He has the power. He raised Jesus from the dead. His will originates with Him and He is working within us to bring it to fruition.<\/p>\n
God really does choose those who seem inadequate or weak in this world. He doesn\u2019t call the equipped; He equips the called, and you have been called according to His purpose!<\/p>\n
\nLord, thank You that you are the one who has chosen and called us. Lord, equip us with everything we need for doing your will, for Your honor and glory! Amen.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nBy Donna Mitchell<\/a>
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\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Come Alongside<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 what it looks like to come alongside of people while Jesus draws them closer.<\/p>\n\u2022\u00a0 Making a Difference<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0Salvation Explained<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nFollow Us On:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0 \u2022\u00a0Twitter\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0\u2022\u00a0\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0 \u2022\u00a0\u00a0Pinterest<\/a><\/p>\n
\u201cMay the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.<\/em>\u201d\u00a0 Hebrews 13:20-21<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Maybe you\u2019ve heard the phrase, \u201cGod doesn\u2019t call the equipped. He equips the called<\/em>.<\/strong>\u201d\u00a0 This truth encourages me often when I feel inadequate to face challenges or when someone assigns me something overwhelming.<\/p>\n Can you relate? You won\u2019t find that phrase verbatim in the Bible, but it is scriptural. 1 Peter 2:9 says we are chosen to declare His praises. 2 Peter 1:3 explains that it is God\u2019s divine power that gives us everything we need for living a godly life. In Philippians 2:13, Paul reiterates that it is God who works in us to will and to act to fulfill His good purpose.<\/p>\n The \u201cGod of peace<\/strong>\u201d who raised Jesus from the dead equips you with everything good \u2014 everything you need \u2014 for accomplishing His will. He is the one who works within us what is pleasing to Him.<\/p>\n So what is our part?<\/p>\n Allow Him. Cooperate with Him. Believe Him. Listen to Him. Obey Him. Follow His instructions. You don\u2019t have to do these things in your own strength. He works within us by His Spirit. He has the power. He raised Jesus from the dead. His will originates with Him and He is working within us to bring it to fruition.<\/p>\n God really does choose those who seem inadequate or weak in this world. He doesn\u2019t call the equipped; He equips the called, and you have been called according to His purpose!<\/p>\n Lord, thank You that you are the one who has chosen and called us. Lord, equip us with everything we need for doing your will, for Your honor and glory! Amen.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n By Donna Mitchell<\/a> \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Come Alongside<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 what it looks like to come alongside of people while Jesus draws them closer.<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0 Making a Difference<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0Salvation Explained<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Follow Us On:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0 \u2022\u00a0Twitter\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0\u2022\u00a0\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0 \u2022\u00a0\u00a0Pinterest<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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