When we enter our rest in Christ (Hebrews 4:10), we do not cease from
activity, but enter a state of perfect tranquility as we perform only those
works, which God prepared for us before we were born (Ephesians 2:10). We live, move and have
our being in Christ (Acts
17:28); therefore we live in mental, emotional and physical harmony with
His divine will. We discover His will by quieting our soul and listening
through ceaseless prayer to His voice in our spirit (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18).
Ignoring human reasoning, we live in the Spirit rather
than in the flesh (Galatians 5:16,25). Our labor ceases to be work because we
carry out the will of God and work in the power of God’s Spirit. Our employment
is no longer for our employer, but for our Holy God. We give our employer our
very best efforts, because we serving a Higher Power. God holds us up and
inspires our weary labors. We do not bear our burdens alone. He gives us joy in
our work.
We think only about concepts, which are true, gracious, honest,
authentic, undeniable and courteous. We focus on the best rather than the worst
scenarios, on the beautiful instead of the ugly and on good news, which
deserves praise, rather on evil and damning information. As we put Biblical
principles into practice, God works out everything for our good in peace and
harmony (Philippians
4:8; Romans 8:28). Buried with Christ, we are alive in God (Acts 17:11).
Functioning with clarity of mind, rather than thoughts
fueled by panic and anxiety, we prosper. The Bible is no longer a closed book
to us. We understand its precepts and its words are life to our spirit and
soul. When a carnal desire or thought disturbs our peace, we know that from
anywhere on the earth we can run to the Rock of Christ. He is our towering Rock
of safety (Psalm 61:2).
It is better to wait on God than to manufacture any solution from our
flesh (Matthew 6:28:30;
Psalm 37:3; Isaiah 30:7).
Prayer:
Father God, we are pressed within and without by
adversity, but not crushed or broken. We are confused and do not understand why
life treats us as it does, but we trust in You. We are abandoned and abused,
but you never leave or forsake us. Life shoves us down, but by Your Spirit we
get up and keep on serving you. We are persecuted and ridiculed, but You use it
to show Your Power through our suffering. We face fears within and without, but
You, our living Lord, keep us safe always. Even when we die, we live on
eternally with you (2
Corinthians 4:8-12).
Thought for the Day:
Our troubles will soon be over, but our joys in the
Lord will last forever. - 2 Corinthians 4:18
