Touching The Untouchable

Philippians 2:1-11 – we must have the same attitude as Christ; humbling ourselves and putting everyone else’s interests first

Titus 2:12

And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God

1 John 2:15-17

Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you. 16 For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not from the Father, but are from this world. 17 And this world is fading away, along with everything that people crave. But anyone who does what pleases God will live forever.

2. Be involved with God: Mark 1:32-34

Jesus had a work to do. It was his work to spend his life serving people, teaching them about His Father and revealing His purpose. Jesus was just as human as you and I and there is no doubt after this long day he was tired. But Jesus didn’t check out early. He didn’t offer up excuses, and he didn’t take a break. In Henry Blackaby’s Bible Study “Experiencing God” he says this, “Right now God is working all around you, as well as in your life. One of the greatest tragedies among God’s people is that although they deeply long to experience God they are encountering Him day after day but do not recognize Him.” In John 5:17 Jesus says, “My Father is always at work.” How involved are you in your heavenly Father’s purpose? Are you aware of what God is doing in you, and around you? Why or why not?

Philippians 2:13

For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him

2 Timothy 1:8-10

So never be ashamed to tell others about our Lord. And don’t be ashamed of me, either, even though I’m in prison for him. With the strength God gives you, be ready to suffer with me for the sake of the Good News. 9 For God saved us and called us to live a holy life. He did this, not because we deserved it, but because that was his plan from before the beginning of time—to show us his grace through Christ Jesus. 10 And now he has made all of this plain to us by the appearing of Christ Jesus, our Savior. He broke the power of death and illuminated the way to life and immortality through the Good News.

Hebrews 13:21

may he equip you with all you need for doing his will. May he produce in you,[a] through the power of Jesus Christ, every good thing that is pleasing to him. All glory to him forever and ever! Amen

2 Thessalonians 1:11

So we keep on praying for you, asking our God to enable you to live a life worthy of his call. May he give you the power to accomplish all the good things your faith prompts you to do.

3. Be prayerful to God: Mark 1:35

The only way Jesus survived His ministry was through the relationship with His Father. Jesus said many times, that His purpose was to point people back to His dad. Like every human being who wants to talk to their Father, Jesus prayed. This is one example of the prayer life of Jesus after a particular long day of serving, healing, teaching and blessing people. In order for us to survive our “holy calling” we must, like Jesus, be people of prayer. What does your prayer life look like?