Faulkner Lifestyle Magazine~June/July 2019 issue

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truth on the go Are You Determined? BY ANDREA LENNON There comes a point in life when every believer in Jesus Christ must exercise determination in his or her walk with God. This point comes at different times and for different reasons. For some, determination is needed to get real about controlling cycles of sin. For others, determination is needed to recognize overwhelming fears. Most of us will face times when determination is needed to deal with <strong>issue</strong>s from the past. Without a doubt, determination is needed every day if we long to grow in our faith. At the heart of determination is a desire to grow closer to God by demonstrating a relentless pursuit of His ways and His plans. In this context, determination has nothing to do with will power. If will power made up determination, we would simply demonstrate what we can do apart from God. Rather, determination for the believer in Jesus Christ is a beautiful combination of a personal decision to follow God’s will as well as a daily surrender to God and His life changing power. Ultimately, determination is exercised each time we embrace God’s ways and plans even when they are hard to understand or accept. Jesus displayed determination during His time on this earth. Luke 9:51 states, “As the time approached for him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem.” (New International Version) Luke 9:51 challenges me on many levels and is probably one of my favorite moments in Jesus’ earthly ministry. Jesus knew the reason He was returning to Jerusalem. Jesus knew it was time for His death. Nothing about Jesus’ death was going to be easy. His death was going to be painful on every level. Jesus would experience separation from His Father as He paid for our sins. Jesus would also experience physical pain as He was beaten and nailed to a cross. As Jesus faced the task of returning to Jerusalem, the Bible states that He was resolute in His determination to accomplish the will of the Father. To be resolute means to be purposeful and unwavering. Jesus took the necessary steps to be obedient to God when He “set out” for Jerusalem. Jesus’ life provides the perfect example for us. Jesus responded to the hardest call on His life with a relentless pursuit of God’s plan. Today, do you face a situation that requires a God-sized amount of determination? Perhaps this situation involves overcoming an area of sin, facing an overwhelming fear, dealing with an unresolved <strong>issue</strong> from your past, or daily answering God’s call to live for Him. If so, set your mind to action by making a personal decision to follow God’s will as you daily surrender to His life changing power. Then “set out” to accomplish His will by taking the necessary steps, both big and small, to make spiritual progress in your life. As you do, you will demonstrate a determined walk with God that is not based on your ability but rather on God’s power at work in you. The good news is that Godly determination leads to surrender and surrender leads to freedom. Peace is right around the corner because determination positions you to experience the presence of God in your daily life. So, I have one question for you. “Are you determined to follow Jesus?” Andrea Lennon: An “on the go” kind of girl who loves Jesus, Andrea’s life calling is to teach women to know the truth, live the truth, and share the truth. Her passion is honest conversation about the topics that drive our lives and how we can weather the storms through the love and power of our Lord and His Word. Connect with Andrea at AndreaLennonMinistry.org. 64 faulkner lifestyle | june/july 2O19
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