All of humanity is made in the image of the Trinity (Genesis 1:26). We
have a triune being with a body, soul and spirit. Prior to salvation, our
spirit is dead in sin. We live in prideful rebellion. We enjoy controlling our
own life and we have no need or desire to think about God. In fact, thoughts
about God, which intrude on our conscious mind, disturb us and make us feel
uncomfortable.
We run from God’s conviction and reject people who remind
us of Him. We forget that the “Hound of Heaven” is constantly pursuing us,
drawing us into His loving embrace. Once we finally yield to His sovereignty,
we wonder why we took so long to submit to His call and to relinquish control
of our life to Him. When we surrender everything to God, life is no longer a
struggle (Romans 8:28;
Hebrews 4:10).
Salvation is the first step in our walk with God. Our
spirit is finally Born Again. Then we embark on a journey toward holiness.
God’s Holy Spirit changes us from one stage of glory to the next (2 Corinthians 3:18).
Each stage brings us closer to a perfect union with God (Ephesians 2:1-5). The closer our
relationship with Him grows in the spirit (John 4:24), the more intimacy with Him we
want in our life.
Some Believers are simply content with escaping hell, and
they live a shallow, carnal life, without this intimate union with God. Yet
others often feel like we are in a desert, thirsting for more and more of His
Living Water (John
4:14). We hunger and thirst after righteousness (Matthew 5:6; Psalm 107:9). Our spirit
longs to receive more nourishment from the Bread of Life (John 6:35).
Prayer:
Father God, even though we cannot sense You in our physical
body, our spirit and soul – our mind, will and emotions – feel your presence
every day of our life (Hebrews 13:5). We form this perfect union with
You by spending time in Your presence as we go about our day. We consult with
You and rely on You as we follow Your Spirit’s direction. When we pray, remind
us to listen to Your Voice, as well as to commune with You from our heart.
Thought for the Day:
Do not despair if God seems silent; He is simply enjoying
your companionable silence.
