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Building Godly Relationships #3 – Rooted in the Eternal Work of Christ
“Godly Relationships #3: Rooted in the Eternal Work of Christ” Pastor Kobus Massyn Colossians 1:9-20 9For this reason, since the day we heard about it, we have not stopped praying for you, asking [specifically] that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom [with insight into His purposes], and in understanding [of spiritual things], 10so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord [displaying admirable character, moral courage, and personal integrity], to [fully] please Him in all things, bearing fruit in every good work and steadily growing in the knowledge of God [with deeper faith, clearer insight and fervent love for His precepts]; 11[we pray that you may be] strengthened and invigorated with all power, according to His glorious might, to attain every kind of endurance and patience with joy; 12giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints (God’s people) in the Light. 13For He has rescued us and has drawn us to Himself from the dominion of darkness, and has transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, 14in whom we have redemption [because of His sacrifice, resulting in] the forgiveness of our sins [and the cancellation of sins’ penalty]. 15He is the exact living image [the essential manifestation] of the unseen God [the visible representation of the invisible], the firstborn [the preeminent one, the sovereign, and the originator] of all creation. 16For by Him all things were created in heaven and on earth, [things] visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities; all things were created and exist through Him [that is, by His activity] and for Him. 17And He Himself existed and is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. [His is the controlling, cohesive force of the universe.] 18He is also the head [the life-source and leader] of the body, the church; and He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that He Himself will occupy the first place [He will stand supreme and be preeminent] in everything.19For it pleased the Father for all the fullness [of deity—the sum total of His essence, all His perfection, powers, and attributes] to dwell [permanently] in Him (the Son), 20and through [the intervention of] the Son to reconcile all things to Himself, making peace [with believers] through the blood of His cross; through Him, [I say,] whether things on earth or things in heaven. Godly relationships are only possible because Christ’s saving work — planned before creation, fulfilled at the cross, and applied to us now — transforms how we see ourselves and others. Every relationship is shaped by something… by wounds, expectations, family background, culture, personality. But Scripture teaches that the foundation of godly relationships is not our ability, but Christ’s identity and finished work. His love for us — planned before we existed — becomes the pattern for how we love others. BEFORE TIME — GOD CHOSE US IN LOVE Revelation 13:8 — “The Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.” Before we failed… before we sinned… before we could believe… God already planned to redeem us. The cross was not Plan B… It was God’s eternal plan of love. Application to relationships: Because God chose us before we deserved it, we can choose to love others even when they don’t deserve it. Godly relationships begin in grace, not performance. For example: A couple struggling with bitterness attends counselling. The breakthrough came not when they learned techniques, but when they both realized: “Forgiven people forgive.” Only when they saw themselves as loved and forgiven in Christ, could they rightly love each other. Our horizontal relationships are only as healthy as our understanding of God’s love. IN TIME — CHRIST PAID THE PRICE Christ’s love became visible at the cross. 1 John 4:10 - “Not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son…” His love: • Initiates • Sacrifices • Serves This becomes the model for all Christian relationships. John 13:34–35 - “As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” Love is not defined by our feelings, but by Jesus’ example. Application: Godly relationships require: • Sacrifice • Humility • Forgiveness • Presence Because that’s how Jesus loved. Application to relationships: Can a 50/50 relationship work? Luke 22:31-32 - “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” ' FOR ALL TIME — HIS LOVE NOW DEFINES US Zechariah 3 gives a heavenly picture: Joshua the high priest stands accused • He is clothed in filthy garments • Satan accuses • The Lord removes the filthy clothing • God clothes him with righteousness This is the gospel applied. Our new identity does not come from what we’ve done, but from what God has put on us. Application: If God has declared me righteous, then I don’t relate to others from: • insecurity • shame • competition • comparison I relate from identity and rest. Secure people can love deeply. Insecure people use people. Godly relationships flow from who we are in Christ. RELATIONSHIPS TRANSFORMED BY IDENTITY Because the gospel clothes us with righteousness: We can forgive We can see others through grace We can speak truth in love We can pursue reconciliation We can build people up, not tear them down 1 John 4:11 - “Since God loved us, we also ought to love one another.” God doesn’t ask us to give others what we don’t have — He gives it first, then tells us to give it away. THE ENEMY OPPOSES GODLY RELATIONSHIPS In Zechariah 3: • Satan stands to accuse • He tries to define us by our past • God silences him Likewise, the enemy: • Brings accusation • Breeds division • Fuels bitterness But the Lord says: “The LORD rebuke you!” Godly relationships flourish when: • Accusation is rejected • Identity is in Christ • Grace is extended HOW DO WE LIVE THIS OUT? Receive God’s love Can’t give what you don’t have. Walk in your new identity You are clothed in Christ — not shame. Love like Jesus loved Practical: • Listen • Forgive • Serve • Speak truth in love Resist accusation Don’t let the enemy define your relationships. THE BEAUTY OF GODLY RELATIONSHIPS Godly relationships are supernatural: • Planned before time • Secured at the cross • Empowered by the Spirit now We don’t love from our capacity — we love from His capacity in us. Jesus is the source, model, and strength for Godly relationships. When the world sees this love, they see Him. John 13:35 - “By this everyone will know you are My disciples…”
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Building Godly Relationships #2
Building Godly Relationships #2 Responding to Truth By Pastor Kobus Massyn 9/11/2025 John 14:6 — I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Jesus is the ultimate truth-teller. His correction is loving, redemptive, restoring. Jesus taught that every strong relationship, with God and with people, is built on truth. Truth invites a response. How we respond determines the strength or ruin of our relationships. Jesus ends the Sermon on the Mount by saying: Matt 7:24–27 - “Everyone who hears these words of Mine and does them…” The difference between house standing or falling is not hearing — everyone hears — it’s responding. To build healthy, God-honoring relationships, we must learn to respond rightly to truth. We read about these three responses to truth: Wise response Foolish response Evil/Destructive response And how these shape our relationships. THE WISE RESPONSE: Receive truth & Adjust Yourself Matthew 7:24–25 - The wise man hears and practices—his house stands. Psalm 141:5 - “Let a righteous man strike me—that is a kindness… let him rebuke me—it is oil on my head.” The wise person: Welcomes truth Sees correction as kindness Adjusts himself Grows The wise person says: “YOU are right — I will change.” This is humility. It strengthens trust — and trust strengthens relationships. Nathan and David — 2 Samuel 12 When Nathan confronted David about his sin, David repented immediately. This restored his relationship with God and kept his destiny intact. Other Supporting Scriptures Prov 12:1 — Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge Prov 13:10 — Pride leads to conflict; wisdom is found in those who take advice Heb 12:11 — Discipline yields righteous fruit Practical Example Your spouse / friend tells you: “You are harsh with your words.” A wise response: “Thank you. I didn’t see it. I will work on it.” Even if the delivery isn’t perfect, the wise person finds the truth, accepts it, and grows. RESULT → relationship deeper, stronger THE FOOLISH RESPONSE: Argue & Adjust the Truth Eph 5:15 - So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Proverbs 9:7–8 - Do not correct a scoffer; he will hate you. Correct a wise man, he will love you. The foolish person: Hears truth But debates it Argues about it Adjusts it to protect himself Rationalizes & justifies He says: “I am right. YOU change.” This response breaks trust. It weakens relationships because truth can’t build where it’s resisted. King Saul — blamed the people, refused responsibility (1 Sam 15) When confronted by Samuel, Saul defended himself and shifted blame — He refused correction → he lost his kingdom. Prov 14:12 — There is a way that seems right to a man… end is death Prov 15:5 — A fool rejects his father’s discipline… A friend says: “You gossip a lot; it hurts others.” Foolish response: “I only speak truth — and why do you care? Others do worse!” They protect ego, not relationship. RESULT → relationship damaged, growth blocked THE EVIL RESPONSE: Attack & Reject / Walk Away Titus 3:10 - Warn a divisive person once, then twice; after that, have nothing to do with them. The evil / hardened responder doesn’t just reject truth — he sees truth as a threat. He may: Cut relationship Attack the messenger Spread division Leave rather than repent He says: “YOU are the problem — I reject both truth AND you.” John 8 When Jesus speaks truth, the pharisees feel threatened... They seek to kill Him instead of change. Mark 10 The rich young ruler walked away from Jesus because truth threatened his lifestyle. Other Scriptures 2 Tim 4:3 — people rejecting sound doctrine Prov 29:1 — one who hardens his neck will be broken beyond remedy Practical Example A pastor lovingly confronts someone living in sin. Evil response: “You are judging me! I’m done with this church!” They walk away from truth and relationship. RESULT = separation, destruction HOW THIS RELATES TO GODLY RELATIONSHIPS Love shares Truth and Truth builds relationships. But only if we respond in love also. Response Attitude Effect on Relationship Wise Adjust myself Strengthens Foolish Adjust truth Damages Evil Reject truth & relationship Destroys Where truth is received → relationships flourish Where truth is debated → relationships suffer Where truth is rejected → relationships end OUR DESIRE IS TO BUILT GODLY RELATIONSHIPS Rom 8:5 - For those who are living according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh [which gratify the body], but those who are living according to the Spirit, [set their minds on] the things of the Spirit [His will and purpose]. 1 Cor 2:6-7 - Yet we do speak wisdom among those spiritually mature [believers who have teachable hearts and a greater understanding]; but [it is a higher] wisdom not [the wisdom] of this present age nor of the rulers and leaders of this age, who are passing away; but we speak God’s wisdom in a mystery, the wisdom once hidden [from man, but now revealed to us by God, that wisdom] which God predestined before the ages to our glory [to lift us into the glory of His presence]. HOW TO CULTIVATE A WISE HEART Love first John 13:35 - By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you have love and unselfish concern for one another.” 2) Pray for teachability Psalm 51:10 - Create in me a clean heart 3) Slow to speak James 1:19–20 - …quick to listen 4) Listen for truth, not tone Even imperfect rebuke may contain truth. 5) Invite correction Prov 27:6 - Faithful are the wounds of a friend Ask: “What do you see in my life I can grow in?” Practice repentance Repentance = changing direction — not defending yourself If we want godly relationships, we must be the kind of people who respond well to truth.
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Building Godly Relationships #1
Building Godly relationships By Pastor George Lehman We are so caught up in our own worlds; we don’t really go out of our way to build godly relationships. (All things being equal, the likable person wins. But all things not being equal, the likable person still wins.) INTRO: A Japanese Christian man had just irrigated his rice field the previous day. It was very important at that time of the year to keep his field standing in water. The next day, however, when we went to check on his field, all the water was gone. After looking around a bit, he discovered that his neighbor just down the hill had broken the dividing wall between their fields and drained the water into his own. This infuriated the man, so he went to consult with his pastor as to what to do. Proverbs 15:22 (Msg) - Refuse good advice, and watch your plans fail, take good counsel and watch them succeed. The pastor advised the man to ignore the wrong done to him, repair the wall, and continue to flood his field again. The man did as his pastor advised. The following day, however, the neighbor had once again drained the man’s water into his own field. After three days of this, the man, in a rage, went again to his pastor and asked what he should do. After thinking for a moment, the pastor told the man to water his neighbor’s field first, and then do his own. The man returned home and did as the pastor told him. Three days later the neighbor came to the man, apologized for his conduct, and asked how he too could know the God of Christianity. As a Foundation to this word:- Genesis 2:18 (Amp) - Now the Lord God said, it is not good (sufficient, satisfactory) that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper meet (suitable, adapted, complementary) for him. God creates inside of man a kind of “human-shaped void” that is designed for relationships. No substitute will fill this need in you for human relationships: Not money Not achievements Not things nor hobbies Not even God Himself – you need relationships Mark 12:30 - “And you must love him with all your heart and soul and mind and strength.’ It’s Gods intention that we have great relationships. (The Royal Law – James 2:8 - “If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself, you are doing right.). That’s why we exist. God intends for us to add value to others – to love one another, to care, to help, to bring joy and happiness, to our relationships You can either tear this scripture out your bible or believe it and put it into practice (your choice!) Romans 15:1-3 (Amp) - We who are strong [in our convictions and of robust faith] ought to bear with the failing and the frailties and the tender scruples of the weak; [we ought to help carry the doubts and qualms of others] and not to please ourselves. 2Let each one of us make it a practice to please (make happy) his neighbor for his good and for his true welfare, to edify him [to strengthen him and build him up spiritually]. 3For Christ did not please Himself [gave no thought to His own interests]; but, as it is written, The reproaches and abuses of those who reproached and abused you fell on Me. We will be accountable to God if we disobey His Word How we need one another - we were designed for relationships A ten-year-old boy selling pencils door to door to raise R6Mill for a cancer research ward, because his friend was dying of cancer. Someone asked him, “Isn’t it too big a task for you?” He replied, “No, I have a friend helping me.” (That’s why he will achieve it). Maxwell said in his book “17 Indisputable Laws of teamwork”, the law of significance states “One is too small a number to achieve greatness”. Nothing ever achieved in life was achieved without relationships. It’s only found in the movies – there are no real-life Rambo’s or Lone Rangers. We need to get God’s perspective on relationships (not our own limited human point of selective views). Never in the Bible are we told to create unity. (We pray and ask for it. NOT Biblical) - We are simply told to maintain the unity that exists. Ephesians 4:3 (NIV) - Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit. Our task is not to invent unity but to acknowledge it and live it out everyday. Psalm 133:1 &3b (Amp) - Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! 3bFor there the Lord has commanded the blessing, even life forevermore [upon the high and the lowly]. We are not to break down; we are to build up Godly relationships. Many people don’t take responsibility for the relationships in their lives. We can so easily take people for granted! Story of the son coming back from Vietnam. He called his parents from San Francisco saying, “When I come home I want to bring a friend to stay. The parents say that is no problem. Then the son says, “There is a problem, he has no right leg and arm as it was blown off by a landmine”. The parents say, (NOTICE THE DIFFRENCE IN ATTITUDE BECAUSE IT WOULD COST THEM) “No, we can’t do it – let him go to people who will care for him. He’ll limit our freedom. It will cost us too much. We won’t have time for our own life” A day later the parents get a call to say their son died – he fell off a building. They found out it was suicide. They go and identify his body, only to find that his right arm and leg were missing. With our shortcomings, failures, weirdness, abnormalities, we need to place a HIGH value on others. Not only those we like, but with everyone. God commands it. We need to learn to understand people. We need to go out of our way to restore broken fellowships, Hey, it’s not for others, it’s for YOU! To build positive relationships, here are some actions you can take to bridge the gap often caused by others: See what Romans 15 says. Romans 15:2 (Amp) - Let each one of us make it a practice to please (make happy) his neighbor for his good and for his true welfare, to edify him [to strengthen him and build him up spiritually]. Here’s some practical ways to practice action: People are insecure … give them confidence. People want to feel special … sincerely compliment them. People desire a better tomorrow ... show them hope. People need to be understood … listen to them. People get emotionally low … encourage them. People want to be associated with success… help them win. The best way to help people is to see the best in them. Faults are easy to find. God loves me in spite of all my failings. When you look for the good in others, you discover the best in yourself. Isn’t that what God desires from His children? John 13:35 (Amp) - By this shall all [men] know that you are My disciples, if you love one another [if you keep on showing love among yourselves]. People who disrespect others always hurt themselves and their relationships with others. Most often they reap all sorts of negative consequences. A man stood and watched a well dressed businessman screaming at a porter at the Airport because he felt the man mishandled handled his baggage, the porter just agreed, as the businessman left the man watching said to the porter you handled that well, The Porter said no problem He is flying to Cape Town but his Baggage is off to China. What kind of attitude do you bring to relationships in your life? Are you a giver or a taker? Do you listen or do you do all the talking. The greatest gift you can give to another is yourself. JESUS DID!
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The Empowered Christian
The Empowered* Christian (*to give power or authority) Pastor George Lehman God has put all the ingredients you need for a successful life in His word The promises of God are of NO value to us until, through obedience, we come to understand the nature of God through His word. This is the truth but in so many of our lives it’s not a reality. How? By reading His word and gaining “knowledge”. 2 Corinthians 8:7 (Amp) – Now as you *abound and **excel and are at the front of everything, in faith-in speech – in knowledge. *abound = plentiful; to be rich ** excel = higher in quality Yes, we are talking about the importance of KNOWLEDGE. An empowered Christian is one who walks in a higher, richer, quality of knowledge. John 8:31-32(Amp) – 31So Jesus said to those Jews who had believed in Him, ‘If you abide in My word [hold fast to My teachings and live in accordance with them], you are truly My disciples. 32And you will know the Truth, and the Truth will set you free.’ The level and quality of your “knowledge” will empower you to walk by “Faith” and a “Holy overcoming lifestyle”. It’s clearly seen in an Empowered Christians life Matthew 12:33 – Jesus compared our lives to a fruit tree – A tree (man) is recognized by its fruit … True story of East Berlin years ago was controlled by the communists. West Berlin was free. One day some people in East Berlin took a truckload of garbage and dumped it on the West Berlin side. The people on the West Berlin side could have retaliated by doing the same thing. BUT instead they took a truckload of canned food, fancy goodies, bread & milk and neatly stacked it on the East Berlin side. On top of the stack of food they placed the sign: “Each gives what he has.” Here Paul compliments the church for what He recognizes in them. Romans 15:14 (Amp) – Personally I am satisfied about you, my brethren, that you yourselves are rich in goodness, amply filled with all [spiritual] knowledge and competent to *admonish and counsel and instruct one another also. *admonish = urge, advise, remind, warn You cannot give what you don’t have – to bless, encourage and uplift people. Don’t ever underestimate the power of knowledge. 2 Peter 1:2-3 (NIV) - 2Grace and peace be yours in abundance… (HOW) through the KNOWLEDGE of God and of Jesus our Lord. 3His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness (HOW) through our KNOWLEDGE of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness. Jesus’ own words: Matthew 13:11-12 (Amp) In verse 11 – Jesus, speaking says to the disciples… The Holy Spirit brings knowledge to us about the secrets of God. v12 – For whoever has (spiritual knowledge) to him will more be given and he will be furnished richly so that he will have abundance; but for him who has not, even what he has will be taken away (the enemy will rob it from you, Not GOD, it will be a result of your own Ignorance think of the Parable of the Sower). Here is a real stern warning as to what we do about all the Sermons and word we are regularly hearing. Boy, are we going to be held accountable Hebrews 2:1-3 (Amp) 1Since all this is true, we ought to pay much closer attention than ever to the truths that we have heard, lest in any way we drift past [them] and slip away. For if the message given through angels [the Law spoken by them to Moses] was authentic andproved sure, and every violation and disobedience received an appropriate (just and adequate) penalty, How shall we escape [appropriate retribution] if we neglect andrefuse to pay attention to such a great salvation [as is now offered to us, letting it drift past us forever]? For it was declared at first by the Lord [Himself], and it was confirmed to us and proved to be real and genuine by those who personally heard [Him speak]. Paul to the church: 1 Corinthians 15:34 (Amp) - Awake [from your drunken stupor and return] to sober sense and your right minds, and sin no more. For some of you have not the knowledge of God [you are utterly and willfully and disgracefully ignorant, and continue to be so, lacking the sense of God’s presence and all true knowledge of Him]. I say this to your shame. This in the Amplified bible is one of the heaviest rebukes we will ever read, as a result of our ignorance We’re talking about being “empowered” by “knowledge”. Proverbs 1:7 (Amp) - The reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord is the beginning and the principal and choice part of knowledge [its starting point and its essence]; but fools despise skillful and godly Wisdom, instruction, and discipline. “Wisdom” is the ability to use the “knowledge” you have received. To live wisely, talk wisely, act wisely, think wisely. Isaiah 11:9b (NKJV) – For the earth shall be full of the KNOWLEDGE of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea. Proverbs 1:22 – How long, O simple ones [open to evil], will you love being simple? And the scoffers delight in scoffing and [self-confident] fools hate knowledge? It’s not so much hating knowledge – it’s the deliberate [opsetlike] choice not to: Acquire knowledge, or be obedient to knowledge Hear this:- Galatians 6:7 – Do not be deceived and deluded (fooled) and misled; God will not allow Himself to be sneered at (scorned, disdained or mocked by mere pretensions or professions or by His precepts being set aside). [He inevitably deludes (fools) himself who attempts to delude (fool) God.] For whatever a man sows that and that only is what he will reap. The sad truth is this: There is so many Christian’s walking around that are weak, defeated, ineffective and unproductive, because they have never bothered, discovered or developed their full potential as believers in their Knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. They are not “Empowered Christians”. SO!! How can a Christian be “Empowered”? (“given power” – authority) One most certain way is: Through knowledge of the WORD of God. Then wisely applying the WORD effectively and appropriately as a way of life. James 1:22 – Be doers of the word, not merely listeners to it. You need to make a real heart commitment too, Never take getting knowledge for granted or be slack about it. Read your Word, study it, meditate on it, growth will come. You’ll be surprised what an “Empowered Christian” you’ll become. CLOSE Daniel 11:32b (Amp) – But the people who know (have knowledge) of their God shall prove themselves strong and shall stand firm and do *exploits (for God). *exploits = bold and daring. Remember the story of the garbage – each one gives what he has!! What do you have, what’s in you to give right now??????????????? AMEN
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God’s Master Plan
God’s Masterplan - Pastor Kobus Massyn Theme: Discovering the Divine Design Behind Life’s Chaos Main Scriptures: Romans 8:28 | Proverbs 3:6 | Jeremiah 29:11 Supporting Scriptures: Ephesians 2:19-22 | Romans 12:2 | Psalm 31:15 “The Cathedral Builders” You know, I’ve been thinking about that beautiful Ken Follett story, The Pillars of the Earth. It tells of generations who built the great cathedrals of Europe — those massive stone churches that sometimes took over a hundred years to finish. Some builders spent their whole lives carving one arch or laying one foundation stone — work they would never see completed. Fathers handed the project to their sons, and sons to their grandsons. They didn’t have the full picture. They just trusted the master builder’s plan. And when, generations later, the cathedral finally stood complete, it took everyone’s breath away. Every hidden beam, every unseen stone, every strange angle suddenly made sense. That’s how God works with us. We only see the dust and the scaffolding — but God, the Master Architect, already holds the finished design. One day, when we look back, we’ll realize: not one stone, not one season, not one tear was wasted. God Has a Masterplan, Even When You Don’t See It Romans 8:28 – “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” We live in fragments — but God works in full pictures. He is weaving together every joy, every loss, every detour into His divine design. Sometimes the pieces don’t fit yet, but heaven’s view will show how every moment connects. What we call chaos, God calls construction. Psalm 31:15 – “My times are in Your hands.” Even when you can’t see progress, your life is safely in His hands. He is the Builder who never abandons the project. Joseph’s story reminds us: the pit, the prison, the palace — each was a part of God’s blueprint. God’s Plan Requires Our Trust, Not Our Map Proverbs 3:6 – “In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” Faith doesn’t demand the full map — it trusts the One who draws it. God often shows us one step at a time, not the whole journey. When we try to control the plan, we limit what God can build. But when we surrender, His grace straightens every crooked line. Romans 12:2 – “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” Transformation happens when we stop fighting the blueprint and start trusting the Builder. He’s not only designing our path — He’s shaping us to fit His design. Just like a GPS recalculates your route when you take a wrong turn, grace recalculates your life to align with His will. God’s Plan Builds Us Together for His Glory Ephesians 2:19-22 – “You are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of His household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the chief cornerstone. In Him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord.” God’s Masterplan is not just individual — it’s collective. He’s not building isolated lives; He’s building a living cathedral. Each of us is a stone in His structure, joined together in Christ. When you play your part — serve, forgive, love, obey — you become part of something far bigger than yourself. Every prayer, every act of faith, every sacrifice becomes part of a spiritual structure where God’s presence dwells. Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord… Those plans always include others — God’s vision is a community of faith built upon Christ the Cornerstone. God’s Plan Always Leads to Faith, Hope and Love 1 Corinthians 13:13-“Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love.” God’s design doesn’t end in ruin — it ends in resurrection. Even in seasons that feel unfinished or broken, the Master Architect is still building. When you can’t trace His hand, you can still trust His heart. When you can’t see the pattern, remember the promise. He never wastes a season; He never abandons a project. We Trust the Architect Isaiah 55:7-9 - Let the wicked forsake his way, And the unrighteous man his thoughts; Let him return to the Lord , And He will have mercy on him; And to our God, For He will abundantly pardon. “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,” says the Lord . “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts.' You may be standing in the middle of scaffolding today — surrounded by dust, unsure what God is doing. But one day, you’ll stand back and see the masterpiece. You’ll realize that every storm, every delay, every unanswered prayer was a stone in the cathedral of God’s purpose for your life. So tonight, place your plans back in His hands. Let the Master Builder finish His work in you. “Don’t just ask God to show you His plan — ask Him to shape your heart to fit His plan.” Because when you trust the Architect, even the pieces that don’t make sense right now will one day shine with His glory.
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