Resolution You Ask?

This time of year everyone asks you, "Whats your New Years Resolution?" Do you have one? I usually don't. No particular reason really just never felt the need to make a year long goal. lol 

The better question is, have we ever asked ourselves what is GODS New Year's Resolution? Whats His Resolution for each of us? Hummm.... 

I wanted to share some notes, and some new insights as I've studied into the New Year, I took on Dec 30th from our Pastors sermon from Malachi 1:6-14 talking about Gods New Year's Resolution. 

*First we know God has revealed HIS plan and purpose to us... its in the Bible! 

*Second we know God does not change! (Malachi 3:6)

 No He is the same yesterday, today, and forever! His word is never failing and is perfect and true. (Psalm 18:30)

So, are you wondering yet what His Resolution is?

*God's New Year's Resolution is for His Name to be GREAT among the nations. (Malachi 1:11) 

He said, "I Am."  - Wow. Powerful sentence. Think about it. 

God wants His Name to get out to all the people of the world. Go make disciples, teaching them in the Name of the Father... (Matthew 28:19)

*God always does the right thing and the right thing is for the One who is MOST WORTHY to receive ALL glory and honor. Have you been giving God all the glory? Sometimes its hard to forget when things go right! When they go wrong, we're quick to ask God why. Well, did we thank Him for all the good He's done for that one bad? Christians wont have an easy life and just because you believe in God and get saved doesn't mean you are exempt from hardships. No, sometimes it means those hardships come more often. You are now battling against the world. Its an evil place that tries to push God out. We as Christians have to lead people back to Him. In the end, every knee shall bow and tongue confess that He is Lord. 

*God wants everyone to recognize the worth of His Name. (Malachi 1:11) 

Think about it. His NAME saves lives. Its only through JESUS that we are saved.

"Everyone who calls on the Name of the Lord will be saved." Romans 10:13

What a Name!!! 

So, knowing the great Name means what? It should impact our lives in three main areas...

1. Our WORSHIP (Malachi 1:6-10, 12-14)

2. Our WITNESS (Malachi 1:11)

3. Our WORLDVIEW (Malachi 1:14)

I encourage each of you reading this, if you aren't already, to proclaim the Name of the Lord and go make disciples!!  America needs Christians to step up and step out of our comfort zone and start putting the Name of God out there!!