I dislike facing the crowd, but making presentations and talking in front of people is unavoidable for me as a student. One of the things I do is write my scripts per slide and then record my talk. I listen to it repeatedly and constantly rehearse until I know my slides without looking at them. But then, in addition to all these physical preparations, one might count this as insignificant, but I try to be conscious of God’s presence and His help available to me.
Hello, and welcome to another Hope Alive newsletter. I trust you are doing great. I pray God’s Word speaks to you as it has spoken to me.
When Christians are faced with challenges, it is easier to forget that we have an advantage—our advantage is God.
Job 32:8 NKJV
But there is a spirit in man, And the breath of the Almighty gives him understanding.
Daniel 11:32
…but the people who know their God shall prove themselves strong and shall stand firm and do exploits [for God].
We need to constantly wake up to the reality that in all we do, wherever we are, we are ambassadors working together with God. And no matter how little or seemingly trivial the task is, we can always use our advantage. We can always be conscious of God being at work in us. I strongly believe that God is on the lookout for us. So, when we put in our efforts, it is multiplied, and we exude excellence, all for the glory of God. Just like Daniel and the three Hebrew boys, we can be vessels by which God reveals Himself. But it takes an awakening to see ourselves as who God has called us to be.
Daniel 1:17, 20
As for these four youths, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom, and Daniel had understanding in all [kinds of] visions and dreams. And in all matters of wisdom and understanding concerning which the king asked them, he found them ten times better than all the [learned] magicians and enchanters who were in his whole realm.
This requires a mindset change and a conscious thought of having God on our side. We are not disadvantaged. He that resides in us is greater than all.
It is one thing to know this, and it is another to consciously walk and live in the truth that we have a charm. And God is our charm.
So, how will you decide to use your charm from now on to glorify God’s name?
CONFESSION: With God, I know I have an advantage, so I can do all things.
P.S-- Unless otherwise stated, All scriptures are from the Amplified Bible Classic version.
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