Planning for the Future, A Work Plan, Part B

S.O.P

You wake up. You shower or don't. You get dressed. You have Coffee or not. You eat or not. Get the spouse and or kids up and ready or not. You head off to work. You work 8 to 10 hours a day and sometimes have a second job. You work really hard till you get paid. You then sit home and figure out what bills need to be paid and you repeat.

Is this life? Is this really the only thing there is to life? I submit to you the answer is no. You are a Child of God.

"and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him." Romans 8:17

Now as we discussed last time, am I telling you to quit your job? No. Is God? You need to spend time with Him and Pray about that. However, regardless of the answer "Yes, or "No," it is still now your job, as a Child of God, to do the Works of your Father. It IS your job, to tell the truth, show the way, sow the seed, share the Gospel.

So?

What is the Job?
What is the Mission Statement?
What is S.O.P?
What is your Part?
How do you achieve the best results?

What is the job? Make disciples. Be a shower of the way, a teller of truth, and sharer of the Gospel.

"All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:18-20

What is the Mission Statement?

"if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." Romans 10:9

There is no other way. There is no Plan B.

Now we come to the S.O.P. What are the Standard Operating Procedures for a Disciple of Jesus?

1- Tell the Truth.

Tell the truth. The whole truth, and nothing but the truth. This is the truth. Jesus IS the only way. John 1. John 3:16. John 10. John 14:6.

"Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you unless ye have believed in vain.

For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve:" 1 Corinthians 15:1-5

This is it. Do be careful Brother or Sister. God is final. His Word is final. Do not be mislead. God warns us this.

“Everything that I command you, you shall be careful to do. You shall not add to it or take from it." Deuteronomy 12:32

There is no need. God said it, it is so.

"Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. Do not add to his words, lest he rebuke you and you be found a liar." Proverbs 30:5-6

God is extremely serious about this.

"I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: if anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book, and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God will take away his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book." Revelation 22:18-19

Simply read, learn, and teach, this {Holding up the Bible} Do not add to it. Do not include man-made traditions called religion. Do not water down, exclude, or dismiss, parts of this, {Holding up the Bible} in the name of compassion, or out of fear, or because you may not agree. It IS what it is. It says what it says, there is no other truth.

"not that there is another one, but there are some who trouble you and want to distort the gospel of Christ. But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed." Galatians 1:7-8

2- Give it out freely.

God called you out. Jesus came to earth and gave up His life freely for you.

"No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. This charge I have received from my Father.” John 10:18

God continues to freely give to those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.

"He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness." 2 Corinthians 9:10

Jesus tells us straight out.

"Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give." Matthew 10:8

Peter told this to the beggar

"But Peter said, “I have no silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk!" Acts 3:6

Never do it for profit or fame.

"Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven." Matthew 6:1

3- Do it with gentleness and love.

"But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect," 1 Peter 3:14-17

It never works. Hitting someone in the head with the Bible, NEVER works. Shoving the Word down someone's throat, NEVER works. Hounding, arguing, screaming at, none of this EVER works. Jesus told those He sent out this.

"If people do not welcome you, shake the dust off your feet when you leave their town, as a testimony against them." Luke 9:5

And here

"But whenever you enter a town and they do not receive you, go into its streets and say, ‘Even the dust of your town that clings to our feet we wipe off against you. Nevertheless know this, that the kingdom of God has come near.’ I tell you, it will be more bearable on that day for Sodom than for that town." Luke 10:10-12

It is your obligation to tell people the truth. It is NOT your responsibility to ensure they accept it. That is simply between them and God.

What is your Part?

EVERYTHING. It is totally up to you. You ARE the Child of God. You may very well be the only Jesus someone will ever see and or meet in their life. You are IT. It is your Job.

How do you achieve the best results? That is what we will be discussing next time.

Do you know Jesus as your Savior? Have you been adopted into the Family of God? If not, say this Prayer. Right now. Wherever you may be. Say it in your own words, and do not doubt in your heart. God will hear you. He will send the Spirit of Life to you. Let us Pray.

"Oh heavenly Father, Lord God. I am a sinner. I know this. I know there is nothing I can do to change that. But I know you can. I accept Jesus's sacrifice for me. I believed He raised from the dead. I repent my sins. Please send the Spirit of Adoption into my life. Help me to get to know the real you. Save me. Please. In the name of Jesus, Amen!"

That's it. It really is that simple. Now go tell someone what you have just done. "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved." Romans 10:9. You need to find a Church that God leads you to and be Baptized the way Jesus said to be. You are now a Child of God. A New Creature. You "have put off the old man with his deeds, and have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him."Colossians 3:10

If you want to tell me, or comment, question, give testimonials, or just say "Hi," the Email is opntalk@gmail.com

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen. 2 Corinthians 13

Until next time, be blessed, be a blessing, and Jesus is Lord!