Approved, Appointed And Anointed Series

I Thess. 5:14-22 gives us indicators to let us know when God approves us.

“Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, patient toward all men. 15See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.

16Rejoice evermore. 17Pray without ceasing. 18In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 19Quench not the Spirit. 20Despise not prophesyings. 21Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. 22Abstain from all appearance of evil.

When God approves me, I learn some things:

1. I learn to rejoice always

2. I learn to pray constantly

3. I learn to thank God for everything good and bad

4. I learn to let the Spirit lead me

5. I learn to listen to the Spirit

6. I learn to let the Spirit bring all matters to the truth

7. I learn to hold on to what’s good for my life

8. Finally, I learn that when I see evil to run.

Now that I know and show approval, I am required to walk in approval status. I am required to live and talk in approval status. Before the Lord approved me, I had to examine myself, and found that I had defects. I was still angry, I was still depressed, I was still in mourning, and still grieving, but when I decided to get God’s approval, that’s when my life changed. Now my life has changed and I enjoying the blessing of being approved by the Lord. Jesus paid the price, and when I accepted Him, God accepted me. Thank God for being approved of the Lord.