What is it that can hinder us from fulfilling the plan of God for our lives?

It's easy to think that just because we are in Christ (or the simple fact that we are born again) will get us to fulfill the plan of God for our lives. The bible is full of characters, men and women who failed to get to their destinies... It is  true that some were able to fulfill their purpose and finish well but it is equally true that some were not.

Let’s go to the book of Deuteronomy 34:4, it says: “Then the LORD said to Moses, “This is the land that I promised Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob I would give to their descendants. I have let you see it, but I will not let you go there”.  This wasn’t the plan of God for Moses. If we go to Numbers 20, we see God instructing Moses and Aaron to speak to the rock so that water will flow from it and the Israelites would drink. However, Moses disobeyed God and hit the rock twice (Numbers 20:9) and water came out of it. God was displeased. He said: “Because you did not believe me, and because you did not honor me as holy before the people, you will not lead them into the land I will give them.”

Another example is in the book of Joshua 7, where the children of Israel, though they had been promised victory over their enemies, in the land God had given them, they lost miserably because of the sins that people (especially Achan) had committed.

To summarize this, there are three things that one must watch out for, in order to remain in a covenant relationship with God. First of all, one must be obedient to God and keen to follow his instructions at all times. 

Secondly, it is important not to hide your sins from God. When you fall into sin, be quick to acknowledge it and repent from it. God is merciful and just, He will forgive you.

Lastly, one must also be zealous to get rid of that sin that so easily entangles (Hebrews 12:1). That sin that you easily find yourself doing or always fall into it without knowing it. Get rid of it! If need be, speak to men and women of God, so as to help you overcome it, but don’t sit on it. The bible says: “And do this, understanding the present time: The hour has already come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed” (Romans 13:11).

Finally, remember that all this applies to those who already have a relationship with God the Father as a result of the fact that they have received Jesus Christ in their life as their Lord and Savior. Without Christ, you cannot get to God. Have you made that commitment to God yet? Have you been washed by the blood of the Lamb of God?

For more information on why and how to get born again, kindly check out this link:
www.egliseoasisburundi.blogspot.com/2013/12/thanking-god-for-christ-whom-he-sent-to.html

Have a great week!!