Potential

Yesterday I traveled home from Brecksville, Ohio. The revival was a blessing to me and I believe that everyone who attended the services were impacted by the presence of the Holy Spirit. People testified to receiving Christ as their Savior, people received the baptism of the Spirit, people testified to being healed physically as well as emotionally. I offer God praise for the outpouring of the Spirit and the anointing that I sensed as I shared the Word of God and prayed with those who responded to the call of the Spirit. The moving of the Spirit in this world causes me to have a stronger desire to draw closer to God and to allow Him to continue His work in my life. These are the days to seek the face of God and allow Him to have full control of our lives. Each of us have so much potential in the Kingdom of God and God is calling us to walk in the fulfillment of that potential. The college football season begins this weekend and excitement is in the air for those of us who are fans. Many teams begin this season with an anticipation of success; they practice to succeed and not to fail. Various adversities will arise during the season but the truly committed players will face those adversities and keep their goals in mind. We must remember that we will face our own set of adversities but God has not planned on our failure but He has planned for our success. The Word of God reveals to us the truth that we matter to God and it also reveals actions that God has taken to make that truth come alive to us. Let me remind you of one of those statements found in I John 3:16, "We know what real love is because Jesus gave up His life for us" (NLT). God has placed great value on your life. The culture of this world may seek to "devalue" your importance but your life has great value in the sight of God. As you realize how fully God affirms your value, His love breaks through the messages the world sends about what you ought to be and instead encourages you to be what God wants you to be. Many of us are entering a new "season" of our lives. Will we fail or succeed; only time will reveal the answer to that question. But one thing is certain, this "season of life" is full of new opportunities to make a difference in the Kingdom of God. Turn your potential into a season of success and not failure. Surrender your life to God and make the commitment to overcome whatever adversities that arise against you. Remember, God is not against you but He is on your side ready to assist you in the process of life.