BVOV Magazine 2013 - present

Commander Kellie’s Corner Jesus Is Listening Superkid, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are working together to lead you into discovering who you are. God wants to show you who He is, teach you who you are, and develop you in the purpose He created you for. He has a plan for your life as Jeremiah 29:11 says, “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ says the LORD . ‘They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope’” ("New Living Translation"). Jesus is the One who planned you! Before you were created, He had already planned your life, abilities, strengths and personality with your purpose in mind. Read all about it in Psalm 139:13-16 in "The Passion Translation." (You can find it online at bible.com.) Notice it says: “You saw who you created me to be before I became me!” He designed your identity like a blueprint, then built you in your mother’s womb. A blueprint is the drawing that an architect designs showing what the owner wants his house to be like. It’s the plan the builder uses. You are a house! God is the homeowner—the Father, Son and Holy Spirit live in you. Jesus, the Son of God, is the architect—He planned you. He made a blueprint. (It’s even in a book in heaven!) He then built you in your mother’s womb! Your birth is not the end of His work. Though you were born with your identity, finding out who you are is just beginning. Jesus helps you discover all that He put in you. Read on in Psalm 139:17-18, again in "The Passion Translation." When the Bible says His desires are toward you, that means His thoughts (His words) are always flowing to you so that His plans for you become reality. He is thinking of you all the time—developing you, helping you, leading you. Like the builder who builds the house must order parts and instruct the installers, Jesus watches over how the house comes together, even repairing or replacing parts that did not turn out the way He planned. His thoughts are always toward you, based on His plans for you. In Jeremiah 29:12, 14 ("NLT"), we see how He is with us to walk us through His plans, “‘In those days when you pray, I will listen…. I will be found by you,’ says the Lord.” “When you pray” not only means you talking to Him, but also you listening. It’s in that place of communication with Jesus where you find your identity. The Lord was speaking through Jeremiah to His people who had been stolen from Israel, assuring them that He would bring them home again. This is a picture of Jesus developing the gifts and talents He put in you. He removes obstacles and helps when you make mistakes. He will guide you as you stay in communication with Him. As you grow, He is watching over your future and making the path clear. Psalm 139 is all about this! Look at verses 23-24, ("TPT"). The Bible instructs us to find our identity in Him and in His Word. Jesus gave us the Holy Spirit to make sure we hear what He says. Choosing Him to be the One who defines us, is powerful. Satan tries to derail us, so it’s important to recognize his lies so we can choose the truth. Every time we choose Jesus, we are settled and built up in His truth. Jesus often sends help in the form of parents, teachers, pastors and friends. When your parents or loved ones encourage, teach, correct or support you, they are helping you grow strong in your identity. Have you asked Jesus what your purpose is? He may speak, show you a picture or give you clues to your future. Ask Jesus to affirm your identity and value, or change your thoughts about your future. There is no wrong question—simply allow Him to answer you. When I don’t know what to ask, He puts a question in my mind when I sit quietly with Him, ready to listen. By asking Jesus questions, we can quickly erase the lies of the enemy as we hold on to who Jesus says we are and become settled in our true identity. You are important to the kingdom of God. The Creator of the universe would not take the time to plan, design, build and lead someone who is not important. You have His full attention, so start with this question: Jesus, are You listening? ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Now, ask anything you want! ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ You belong to Him. Always. Forever. Commander Kellie ♥ Kellie Copeland is responsible for Covenant Partner Relations at Kenneth Copeland Ministries and is the developer of the Superkid Academy curriculum. Through her ministry and as “Commander Kellie,” she fulfills the mission of drawing people of all ages into a personal, growing and powerful relationship with Jesus Christ. BVOV : 31

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