To believe in God is not enough. Even the demons believe
and tremble (James 2:19). In these modern times, much of
God’s army is slumbering in apathy and ineffectiveness. The persecuted church
worldwide understands the true nature of Christianity. No hypocrites attend
those churches, because they have to lay their life down for Christ every day.
Will casual Christians ever arise from their spiritual siesta and allow God’s
Spirit to set them on fire?
Few Believers actually focus solely on God’s will for them (Ephesians
2:10). These dedicated individuals listen to His Spirit’s
prompting and obey His voice all day long. They reside in the moment with total
righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit (Romans 14:17). Having no
reservations, they share Christ’s gospel with anyone who will listen, at any
time of the day or night. They use any form of media possible to communicate
God’s love to the world (2 Timothy 4:2).
Devoting their life to prayer, these authentic Believers
walk in the Spirit and deny the flesh (Galatians 5:15-25). They are
effective and accomplish much for God’s Kingdom (James 5:16). They
understand that Jesus died to pay the price of every sin, for every sinner, for
all of time (1 Peter 3:18, 22); and that His Spirit remains alive and united with
His immortal body at the right hand of our Father. Now, all angels, authorities
and powers are subject to Jesus (1 Peter 3:18, 22).
Jesus raises us to walk in this powerful new life, which
God prepared for us (Ephesians 2:10). Through salvation, our carnal
nature dies and is buried with Christ in baptism (Colossians 2:12; Romans
6:4). Jesus, who is our whole reason for living, hides our humanity with Him
in God. We live with Jesus in glory, even now on this earth (Colossians
3:3-4). Since Jesus lives in us, His precious and powerful name
gives us His authority, so that all powers and principalities are subject to us
as well (Luke 10:17).
Prayer:
Father God, we are Your blood-bought children and we trust
in Your faithfulness. You rescued us from hell’s fire and You freely give us
all things to enjoy (1 Timothy 6:17). Satan’s only power over us comes
from our unbelief. He is our accuser (Revelation 12:9-11). Some of
Your children forget all about the victory You won for us on Calvary’s cross (1
Corinthians 15:55-57). They lose their freedom, which Jesus gave His life
for us to enjoy. Remind them of Your love for us; so they will seek first Your
Kingdom (Matthew 6:33) and set their mind on the eternal,
infinite aspects of life (Colossians 3:2).
Thought for the Day:
We are forever redeemed from the kingdom of
darkness into the Kingdom of Light through Jesus Christ. - 1 Peter 1:18-19
