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The concept of “God working through me” is an important theme in the Bible and Christian faith. This means the belief that God's will and plan are realized through the life of a believer. The following explains this topic in detail from various aspects.
1. Biblical basis
1.1. old testament
- Moses : God saved the Israelites from Egypt through Moses. Moses performed miracles with the power given to him by God and became a tool to receive and transmit the law (Exodus 3-4).
- David : God established the kingdom of Israel through David and prophesied the Messiah through David's descendants (2 Samuel Chapter 7).
1.2. new testament
- Apostle Paul : Paul was used as a tool to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ. He founded the church and taught the principles of faith through numerous letters (Acts 9, Romans, etc.).
- Apostles : The apostles spread the teachings of Jesus through the power of the Holy Spirit and played a role in establishing the early church (Acts 2).
2. The work of the Holy Spirit
The Bible emphasizes that the presence of the Holy Spirit is an important medium through which God's work is accomplished through the life of a believer.
2.1. gifts of the holy spirit
- 1 Corinthians 12 : The Holy Spirit gives believers various gifts to build the church and fulfill God’s will. Gifts include prophecy, healing, wisdom, and knowledge.
2.2. fruit of the spirit
- Galatians 5 : The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. These fruits reveal God's character through the believer's life and influence others.
3. The role of believers
3.1. Obedience and Devotion
- Romans 12:1-2 : “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world. “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is God’s good, acceptable and perfect will.”
- James 1:22 : “Be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.”
3.2. prayer and words
- Prayer : Prayer is a means of communication with God. God changes our hearts and works in our lives through prayer (Philippians 4:6-7).
- Word : Through the Word of God, we can understand God’s will and live in obedience to it (2 Timothy 3:16-17).
4. Practical application
4.1. God's work in everyday life
- Workplace and Family : Believers can accomplish God’s work by practicing God’s love and truth at work and home. God's character is revealed through honesty, sincerity, love and service.
- Service and Mission : You can share God’s love and spread the gospel through service and mission in the church and community. This is putting into practice Jesus’ Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20).
4.2. Interaction with the Community
- Church : In the church community, we encourage and support each other and accomplish God’s work together (Hebrews 10:24-25).
- Love your neighbor : Demonstrate God’s love by practicing Jesus’ words, “Love your neighbor as yourself” (Matthew 22:39).
5. Results and fruits
- Changed Life : God’s work changes the life of believers and makes them mature. This is revealed as the fruit of the Holy Spirit.
- Glory of God : God’s work accomplished through believers ultimately brings glory to God (1 Corinthians 10:31).
conclusion
The core of faith is that God works through believers. Believers achieve God's will through obedience, dedication, prayer, and the Word, and are used as God's tools under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Through this, God's love and truth are revealed to the world, and many people move forward on the path to salvation.
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