Our life in Christ has nothing to do with the wisdom of the
world. In fact, much of what we do defies natural, scientific laws and worldly
expectations. Therefore, some of our friends, relatives, associates and
neighbors will reject us over our beliefs and actions (Psalm
14:2-3). They are consumed with their self-important life and
cannot conceive of why we would believe the precepts of what they consider an
archaic religion (Proverbs 3:7). But we are not alone. Jesus
lived a misunderstood life as well (Luke 23:11).
If we renounce the truth of God that we know, we will pay
the penalty of a compromised soul. If we search the world to find something or
someone to make us happy, we fall short of the glory of God. God does not call
us to worship Him only with our mind and understanding, but in spirit and in
truth as well (John 4:23-24). God reveals His truth to us as
we seek Him with our whole heart (Jeremiah 29:13; 1 Corinthians
2:10). Our life becomes a Bible for others to read (2
Corinthians 3:2).
Satan wants us to believe we are hopeless sinners, unable
to rise up to partake in holy living. The truth is that God imparted His divine
nature in us (2 Peter 1:4). We are Saints of God (Romans
1:7). We walk as children of the Light and we give no place to the flesh (Ephesians
5:8; Galatians 5:16,25). God causes us to rise up with eagle’s wings as we
escape the confines of this natural world (Isaiah 40:31). We trade our heavy
load of selfishness and sin for His yoke, which is easy and light (Matthew
11:30).
From within our spirit, rivers of living water flow,
straight from the throne of God (John 7:38). Apart from God, we have no
righteousness, peace or joy (John 15:5). He saved us, not on our own
merit of good works, but according to His mercy (Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus
3:4-5). As we fellowship in His sufferings, we also share in His
presence and in His glory (Philippians 3:10). His life flows through
our life and brings a holy contentment that transcends worldly trials and
tribulation (Philippians 4:12).
Prayer:
Father God, teach us to accept one another and to encourage
each other in Your love (Romans 15:7). Unite us with one another by
Your Spirit within us (Ephesians
4:13). Remind us that eternal life is knowing You in an intimate and
personal way (John 17:3). We do not need to wait for eternity to have this
relationship, but only to trust in Christ for our salvation. We can only bear
fruit for Your Kingdom as we abide in You (John 15:5). Your love
for us knows no bounds. It fills us to overflowing with gratitude and wonder.
Thought for the Day:
Holy contentment comes to those who possess
peace with who they are in Christ and in what God provides for them.
