Romans 2:6-10
6 God “will repay each person according to what they have done.”[a] 7 To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life. 8 But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow evil, there will be wrath and anger. 9 There will be trouble and distress for every human being who does evil: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile; 10 but glory, honor and peace for everyone who does good: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile.
Scriptural Foundation:
The message is based on Romans 2:6-10, emphasizing God’s judgment and reward according to each person’s deeds.
Personal Revelation:
The preacher shares insights gained during fasting, reflecting on God’s guidance to see even imprisonment as a purposeful part of His plan:
A staff initially made for walking was later used as a weapon to kill a venomous snake. This illustrates the idea that objects and situations should be perceived according to their use rather than their original intent. The staff is also symbolic of the Word of God that can be used to defeat Satan.
Core Teachings:
Who is using something or someone and how that object or person is being used will determine its identity and value. Correctly perceive and think about everything in the world according to how they are used at each time so that you can value and treat them accordingly.
Challenges, like prisons or crosses, can transform into blessings or tools for fulfilling God’s Will when approached with faith and perceiving its purpose.
Biblical Figures like Jesus, Paul, and Job used adverse circumstances to achieve spiritual victory and glorify God.
Practical Applications:
Perceive and treat all things, people, and situations according to how they serve God’s purpose at each time.
Overcome tribulations with faith, knowing that blessings come as rewards for perseverance.
Conclusion:
Setting conditions and acting with wisdom are important while fulfilling God’s Will. You should recognize that God gives blessings as rewards for faithfulness and labor in fulfilling His Will.
We need gratitude and discernment in handling blessings and challenges alike. View life’s challenges and tools as opportunities to fulfill God’s mission and achieve spiritual growth.
