Jesus has defined purposes for you were before time began. He has given you the abilities.

Jesus has defined purposes for you were before time began. He has given you the abilities.

“being predestined according to the purpose [prothesis] of Him who works [energeo] all things according to the counsel of His will” (Eph 1:11)

”And we know that all things work together [sunergeo] for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose [prothesis].” (Rom 8:28)

“according to the eternal purpose [prothesis] which He accomplished [poieo] in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Eph 3:11)

“who has saved us and called [kaleo] us with a holy calling [klesis], not according to our works, but according to His own purpose [prothesis] and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began” (2Tim 1:9)

“And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works [energeo] all in all.” (1Cor 12:6)

“But one and the same Spirit works [energeo] all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills.” (1Cor 12:11)

“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works [energeo] in us”  (Eph 3:20)

“To this end I also labor, striving according to His working [energeia] which works [energeo] in me mightily.” (Col 1:29)

“you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which also effectively works [energeo] in you who believe.” (1Thes 2:13)

“The effective, fervent [energeo] prayer of a righteous man avails [ischuo] much.” (Jm 5:16)

Reading: Rom 16; Eph 1-2; Matt 9