Understanding God’s Mind Through Patterns – 2

Apostle Grace Lubega 

1 Timothy 1:16 (KJV)  Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.

There are a series of events in the scriptures that form patterns that instruct us on the ways of God.

But, it is one thing for a series of events to form patterns and it is another for a man to be a pattern in himself.

As our theme scripture paints, Paul became a pattern of revealing God’s mercy and Grace to the sinner, and this was for the sake of those who would come after.

Not only Paul, but our father Abraham is a pattern of faith, Enoch a pattern of walking with God, Daniel a pattern of prayer, David a pattern of a godly heart, Solomon a pattern of wisdom, and above all, Christ the pattern of the God kind of life.

The spiritual realm has respect for men that are patterns. 

That is why the evil spirit asked the sons of Sceva, “Jesus I know and Paul I know, but who are you?” (Acts 19:15).

Men can only live for so long in the body, but patterns are eternal.

God has called you to be a pattern. Everything about your life can become an instruction. A life divinely lived reveals far greater truths than any sermon preached.

Find your course and walk it well, your pattern will become clear.

Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY: 1 Corinthians 4:16 Hebrews 6:12

GOLDEN NUGGET:
God has called you to be a pattern. Everything about your life can become an instruction. A life divinely lived reveals far greater truths than any sermon preached.

PRAYER: Loving Father, I thank you for this truth and for who you have made me be. Thank you for my authority in the realm of the spirit, for my sound, and for the crown that I carry. My life is an example, for this generation and the generations to come. 
In Jesus’ name, Amen.