Have you ever felt that God has chosen you for something specific, or experienced persecution because of your beliefs?
God speaks clearly and provides clear signs for His followers, but sometimes they miss these because of their busy lifestyles. Knowing what to look out for is key!
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1. You have a strong faith
The mark of God is often seen as a sign of eternal salvation and redemption, bestowed on those who accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and abide by his teachings. Furthermore, those marked by God can expect to receive Holy Spirit upon death – as Ezekiel 9:4 states “Walk through Jerusalem mournfully, placing a mark upon all who grieve over what has been done here”. This scripture provides proof of its power: Ezekiel 9:4 reads as follows.
If your faith is strong, it may be because you’re following in Jesus’ footsteps and living by his example. Others may recognize your goodness; you might hear from God regularly through dreams and visions; your prayers seem answered quickly; and there is an undeniable connection with God that cannot be rivalled.
Marked people stand out from society. They follow their own rhythm, do things their own way and have unique perspectives that allow God to use them and make their light brighter – an excellent example is Esther who was recognized for both her beauty and unique perspective, enabling Him to use her in his plans.
If God seems to be blocking your progress in some aspect of your life, take note: He wants something different! Rather than plough through obstacles with reckless abandon, prayer and wisdom may help remove them and reveal what he expects of you next.
2. You are being called to do something great
God often uses people to further His kingdom, so when He calls someone great to do something special for Him it should be taken as an invitation from Him to use their spiritual gifts and talents for Him and further His cause. This could include being called to be pastor, missionary, prophet or another position of leadership within a church or community setting – or just telling his or her story the best they know how. Paul for instance was given his missionary calling while Old Testament priests also felt called by Him for specific tasks such as preaching the Gospel or doing special tasks related to Old Testament priestly work – when one feels God calling them upon themselves it’s important that they respond humbled themselves immediately by obeying Him immediately!
Many Christians struggle to identify their God-given purpose for living. Even when reading scripture and seeking guidance from pastors or spiritual mentors, many still feel lost and frustrated despite these attempts at discovering their calling. Others may question if He is even listening as they search for meaning in life.
One reason this happens is because they fail to recognize when God is telling them something. For instance, they may read in the Bible that we’re called to be kind, yet fail to apply it in their relationships or jobs. Furthermore, spiritual teachers or godly friends might advise against dating non-Christians because 2 Corinthians 6:14 warns them against it; yet these individuals disobey these wise warnings from above and instead ignore His warning.
3. You are being persecuted for your beliefs
Persecution for your beliefs is an indicator that God is with you. While persecution may not always be pleasant, it should be kept in perspective as part of being Christian. Jesus warned us about being reviled for our faith – something which has certainly happened throughout history – yet persevering through these trials only strengthens faith further.
Persecution may take the form of verbal abuse or physical violence. It could also include being shunned by friends and family or forced to change your lifestyle, with more extreme cases resulting in imprisonment or even killing. According to Open Doors group’s research on this topic, persecution often results from powerful groups oppressing more vulnerable ones; religious minorities, human rights supporters or those opposed to political leaders may all find themselves the target.
God wants you to follow Him and obey, so any sign from him that is not in your best interest won’t come from him. If, while praying about whether to buy a house, its sale suddenly stops for no apparent reason, this could be seen as a sign that purchasing it wouldn’t be in your best interests.
As persecuted Christians are an indication that God is with you, don’t hesitate to stand up for your faith! Be an advocate in a dark world – it will make the journey much smoother!
4. You are walking in the light
Once marked by God, your desire will be to practice holiness in your daily life. This means avoiding sin and following his word more closely while also seeking fellowship among fellow believers – which helps you see things from His perspective and share His values more readily. Walking in the light means making Him the source of your happiness rather than this world!
The gospel of Jesus Christ sheds light on God and helps us know him better, giving us access to him and creating relationships with him. This light saves us from our sin and provides eternal life; its hope in darkness brings hope when life challenges are too great, making the Gospel the ultimate source of happiness and fulfillment.
John used the phrase, “the light of life,” in verse 7 to refer to how living a life free from sin brings greater communion between ourselves and other believers, because those walking in light are purified from any contamination by sin through Jesus’ blood sacrifice and remain undisrupted by it.
He goes on to state that those who walk in the light do not engage in adultery, murder or theft and do not engage in sexual immorality, lying or coveting activities; all things which mark those who do not walk in the light as sinners.
Jesus called for us to live lives that bring joy and hope; full of loving others while remaining grounded in God’s word. If you walk in light, that could be a sure sign that you’ve been saved and will eventually reach heaven when your time comes.
5. You are filled with the Holy Spirit
Are You Being Filled with the Holy Spirit? This is a sure sign that God has placed his mark upon you, giving you access to His power for specific purposes and making you His own. With His help you’ll have greater ability to serve Him than other people could, while at the same time understanding and recognizing his will more readily when presented.
As well, being filled with the Holy Spirit allows you to experience the joy that flows between God and Jesus, which brings peace, hope, and love into your life in ways that transform it radically. Being filled with His power will also strengthen you when faced with any challenge; and knowing God is with you every step of the way gives comfort that He’s not going anywhere soon.
One telltale sign that God has marked you is when He creates within your heart an overwhelming urge to follow Him. When this desire arises, this is God showing off their plan for you and inviting you into ministry – listen and obey so as to fulfill this calling He has placed upon your life!
One of the greatest mistakes people make is failing to recognize signs that God is leading them or showing them, such as becoming too focused on personal goals while neglecting what He may be telling them to do. It is vitally important that one remains open and listens carefully when receiving instructions from above, no matter how uncomfortable or hard this may be for oneself.
