God’s Will controls the universe, holding all things
together in the palm of His hand (Isaiah 49:16). Once
our will aligns in harmony with God’s will, we have total fellowship with our
Father. If we treat our salvation carelessly, we live in fear of God and man.
However, once we finally realize the immense freedom of the children of God, we
walk in His presence with peace and joy. As we walk in His truth, His word and
His commandments, we walk in His love as well (John 14:15-30).
Jesus lived His life in obedience to our Father. He never
did anything that He did not first see our Father do (John
5:19). Satan tempts us to walk in disobedience, but God always gives us a
way to escape that temptation (1 Corinthians 10:13). Jesus lived His life to
please our Father; and through Him, we follow in His footsteps (John
5:17-23). The life of the Vine flowing into the branch insures that
we have the ability to obey God’s will. We take up our cross and allow Him to
live through us (John 15:5; Luke 9:23).
Once we fall in love with the Lord of all, we want nothing
more than to follow in His step, walk in His will and do the works, which He
prepared for us before the beginning of time (Ephesians 2:10). He
fills us with the knowledge of His will and gives us wisdom and spiritual
understanding (Acts 17:11). Our union with Christ starts
with our entire consecration to His will (Romans 12:1-2).
Eventually, we will stand perfected and complete in Him, as we follow His
Spirit’s guidance in all things (Colossians 4:12).
The Holy Spirit continually renews us until our life is
absorbed by the mind of Christ. All of our desires and aspirations center on
the Kingdom of God. We walk in His will in our daily life and His precepts
richly dwell in us. We hide them in our heart and delight in the wealth of
their fullness (Psalm 1:2). Their living power infuses our body, soul and
spirit as we live for God alone (Hebrews 4:12). We learn to walk in perfect
harmony with our King of kings. Enjoying the riches of the earth, yet, no
longer walking in sin.
Every time a negative thought or emotion raises its ugly
head, we realize that this is an area that we have not yet surrendered to our
living Lord. It is an idol that our soul clings to, and will only reluctantly relinquish.
Disobedience, even in the mundane issues of life, leads to a hardened heart and
a dull conscience. Even if God’s will for the moment is tedious or aggravating
to our flesh, we can rest assured that it is for our ultimate good (Romans
8:28). As we totally surrender all things to God, our union with Christ
deepens and our love for Him increases.
Prayer:
Father God, Your grace is a cleansing fire, which consumes
the remnants of our flesh, until we walk in Your fullness and joy (John
15:2). Your nature is more a part of us than our own. When people see us,
they see You, because You fill us through all of our being with all of Your
fullness (Ephesians 3:19). Your joy is our strength and
Your Word is life to our bones (Proverbs 3:8, 4:22). Take complete control of
our spirit, body and soul – our mind, will and emotions – and use us for Your
glory.
Thought for the Day:
Dwelling in the fullness of Christ and walking
in His will brings complete freedom and fulfillment.
