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Be the Hands and Feet of Jesus · First15 Devotional

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[SPEAKER_00]: As we near the end of our weeklong series, unexperiencing the promises of God.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Today we're going to look at how living with faithful action, being the hands and feet of Jesus, positions us to experience more of God's promises.
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[SPEAKER_00]: May God guide us into a work formed from the place of abiding in Him that our lives would be marked by the fruit of God's promises coming to fruition every day.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Welcome to the first fifteen podcasts.
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[SPEAKER_00]: our scripture for today comes from second Corinthians five verses eighteen and nineteen scripture says
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[SPEAKER_00]: All this is from God who through Christ reconciled us to Himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation.
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[SPEAKER_00]: That is, in Christ, God was reconciling the world to Himself, not counting their trespasses against them and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation.
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[SPEAKER_00]: One of the best ways to experience the promises of God is to co-labor with Him in His purpose of restoration.
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[SPEAKER_00]: It's incredible that God's plan is to use us His church to see His kingdom come to earth.
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[SPEAKER_00]: He's commissioned us to spread the gospel.
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[SPEAKER_00]: He's chosen us to tell of the good news of restored relationship with our creator.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Matthew twenty eight versus sixteen and twenty says
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[SPEAKER_00]: Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them.
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[SPEAKER_00]: And when they saw him, they worshipped him, but some doubted.
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[SPEAKER_00]: And Jesus came and said to them, all authority and heaven and on earth has been given to me.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Go therefore and make disciples of all nations.
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[SPEAKER_00]: baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you and behold I am with you always to the end of the age.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Jesus shares with us the authority that's been given to Him.
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[SPEAKER_00]: God's made incredible promises to His people and He wants us to join Him in seeing His promises come to fruition.
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[SPEAKER_00]: We get to share with the world a message like peers in Acts chapter two verse thirty eight which says repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit
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[SPEAKER_00]: and we get to bring to fruition the promise of Jesus in John three verse sixteen and seventeen when he says, God so loved the world that he gave his only son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
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[SPEAKER_00]: For God did not send his son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.
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[SPEAKER_00]: How incredible you have the opportunity to see God's promise of salvation come to those around you through working with God.
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[SPEAKER_00]: You can also co-labor with God in His desire to meet the felt needs of those around you.
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[SPEAKER_00]: God says in Deuteronomy fifteen eleven, there will never cease to be poor in the land.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Therefore I command you, you shall open wide your hand to your brother, to the needy, and to the poor in your land.
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[SPEAKER_00]: The church in Acts brought about God's desire to meet needs.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Acts chapter four, verses thirty-four and thirty-five says, there was not a needy person among them.
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[SPEAKER_00]: For as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold and laid it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need.
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[SPEAKER_00]: God longs to use you like he did his church in Acts.
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[SPEAKER_00]: You get to work with God in seeing his longing to provide for people come to pass.
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[SPEAKER_00]: You get to be the hands and feet of our Savior and co-labor with Christ.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Second Corinthians five, verses eighteen and nineteen says, all this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to Himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation.
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[SPEAKER_00]: That is, in Christ, God was reconciling the world to Himself, not counting their trespasses against them and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation.
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[SPEAKER_00]: As the child of God, you've been set apart for the works of your father.
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[SPEAKER_00]: You've been entrusted with the incredible message of reconciliation.
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[SPEAKER_00]: There is no other work in life that will fill you with more joy and purpose than seeing God's promises fulfilled through your own hands.
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[SPEAKER_00]: What an incredible God we have that in all His power and wisdom He would choose to use us as His hands and feet.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Your God loves you and empowers you for incredible works that will satisfy the desires of your heart and the needs of others.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Spend time in His presence today being fueled by His love
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[SPEAKER_00]: follow the leading of the spirit as he shows you where he is working and what he would have you do to see his promises come to fruition through your life.
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[SPEAKER_00]: As we begin, meditate on God's desire to use you to bring about his message of reconciliation.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Second Corinthians five, verses eighteen and nineteen sets.
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[SPEAKER_00]: All this is from God who through Christ reconciled us to Himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation.
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[SPEAKER_00]: That is, in Christ, God was reconciling the world to Himself, not counting their trespasses against them and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation.
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[SPEAKER_00]: And next, ask the spirit to show you where and how you would have you minister today.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Who do you know that needs God's love today?
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[SPEAKER_00]: What can you do to seek God's promises come to pass in the lives of others?
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[SPEAKER_00]: Acts chapter four versus thirty-four through thirty-five says, there was not a needy person among them.
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[SPEAKER_00]: For as many as were owners of lands or houses, sold them, and brought the proceeds of what was sold and laid it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need.
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[SPEAKER_00]: And last, commit yourself to do what the Lord shows you.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Ask the Holy Spirit to empower you to accomplish the works He set for you.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Receive His presence and let God's love fuel you toward all that He has in store for you.
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[SPEAKER_00]: God's intention is not to burden you with the work he set before you.
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[SPEAKER_00]: His intention is actually to lead you to a better and more fulfilling life.
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[SPEAKER_00]: He knows that you will only be truly satisfied when you partner with him to see his kingdom come to earth.
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[SPEAKER_00]: You are meant for good works.
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[SPEAKER_00]: You are meant to co-labor with your Heavenly Father.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Anytime you feel burdened, simply cast your cares on God.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Ask Him to share His heart with you.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Minister from His anointing and not your own strength.
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[SPEAKER_00]: May you find today a lifestyle of good works that lead you to joy, peace, and purpose in the Spirit.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Thank you for listening to today's podcast.
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[SPEAKER_00]: As you go about your day today, look for one or two opportunities to simply connect with someone around you in a meaningful way.
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[SPEAKER_00]: One of the best ways we can be Jesus hands and feet is by asking good questions and listening.
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[SPEAKER_00]: So take the opportunity before you today to truly love someone as Jesus did by laying aside distractions and connecting with others in a meaningful way.
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[SPEAKER_00]: Have a wonderful rest of your day today and may God bless you as you see here.