My Brotha Says… Be Encouraged, Be Enthusiastic, BE FOCUSED
II Timothy 3:14-17 (Paraphrased later in the writing… But I do encourage you to read it before proceeding)
I reference this excerpt from a letter by Paul, written to a young preacher who is about to embark on a spiritual assignment that even Paul knew was going to be a test of Faith, Spirit, and Focus. If you have the time, I highly recommend reading both of Paul’s letters to young Timothy, but especially the third chapter of the second letter… It’s the blueprint for the foundation of popular culture right now. All that said, I truly love the way Paul after laying out prophetically this pop-culture blueprint, encourages the young man of God to continue to walk closely to, and be guided by the Word of God. Allow me to paraphrase in our modern day language what Paul is saying from verse 14 to the end, and hopefully you will find my intent for you , my sisters.
“So check it out, You need to make certain that you continue to practice DAILY the things you have learned, and have tried, and have been made fully aware of in the spiritual realm. Especially since the people who taught it to you have passed this way too… SO you know it’s real talk. Even from your early childhood years the Word has been poured into you, and you know the scriptures and their ability to keep you, (not just spiritually, but also conscious out here in these streets) remembering that they lead to salvation in Christ the Son of God, if you keep your faith strong in Him. ALL of the Word is God- spoken, even if not directly from His own mouth, but is TRULY handed down by Him. So it is a good foundation, strong enough to keep you learning, growing, disciplined, and spiritually focused on walking in obedience and righteousness to God. There you will find completion, AND be fully equipped and capable to serve God’s purpose on earth by serving mankind and serving God.”
Family, IT IS TRULY NOT A GAME OUT HERE!!! As you, my sisters, enter the depths of the school year, into new careers and new endeavors in life, WHATEVER the case may be, TAKE THE WORD WITH YOU!!! God, through HIS word will hold you still in the storm, keep you rooted and grounded when other ground is shaking and the world around you is crumbling. HE will give you peace of mind in chaos, uncertainty, and even doubt. Just remember from the beginning, YOU know, have known, and STILL KNOW the power of God in your life. SOOO… Continue to walk closely to the Word. Your focus in this season is critical. I’m seeing the cast outs, castaways, and cast downs all over the nation rising up and possessing your territory for the Kingdom of God. That is happening because there are those of you out there right now who are making U-Turn decisions with your lives even now. It’s time to do something different… IT’s TIME to GET RIGHT… OTHERWISE GET LEFT!!!
Again, I encourage you, Be encouraged by the Word, Be Enthused by the Word, but most of all be FOCUSED ON and IN the WORD, which will keep you focused in your life pursuits. I’ll close this with Matthew 6:33… “Seek, FIRST, the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all things will then be added to you.” Whatever you want or Need, God has it for you… SO LONG AS YOU ARE SEEKING HIM FIRST!!!
Love Ya’ll
Joseph
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