Jesus had the Father’s backing because He lived His life with the attitude that all He had was the Father’s. (John 17:10) Jesus had the Father’s love because He laid down His life on His own initiative. (John 10:17-18) Jesus calls us to follow Him in living the same way. (Luke 9:23-24) Every little aspect of Jesus’ life was foreordained, and all of Satan’s attempts to thwart God’s plan failed. The Word of the Lord: God’s action is always initiated by His Word. (Genesis 1) The Word of God is as different from the word of man as pebbles and different from seeds. (I Peter 1:23) Spoken Through Prophecy: In the New Covenant all are called to prophesy. (Acts 2:17; I Corinthians 14:1,39) Before you prophesy... love! (I Corinthians 13; esp. v4-8) Prophecy brings: edification, exhortation, and consolation to the church (I Corinthians 14:3-4); and conviction and worship to the unbeliever/ungifted (I Corinthians 14:24-25). Fulfilled: We can be absolutely certain that God’s Word will accomplish that for which it was sent. (Isaiah 55:8-13) God Who began the work will perfect it. (Philippians 1:6) Follow Jesus’ example of remaining in repose at all times through the circumstances of our life: when you’re tempted doubt the Holy Spirit’s work (Matthew 1:18-25); when you feel insignificant (Matthew 2:1-6; Micah 5:2-5); when you are being oppressed (Matthew 2:13-15); when you are being punished (Matthew 2:16-18; Jeremiah 31:10-37; Hebrews 12:1-13); when you are despised (Matthew 2:19-23; John 1:46; Acts 22:8). How shall we conclude? – If you love and God and are called according to His purpose, He will cause all things to work together for your good and nothing/nobody can succeed against you! (Romans 8:28-39).

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