All of humanity is made in the image of the Trinity (Genesis 1:26). We are
a triune being: body, soul and spirit. Prior to salvation, our spirit is dead
in sin.
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 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 this conviction and reject people who cause us
to feel this way. We forget that the “Hound of Heaven” is constantly pursuing
us to draw us into His loving embrace.
Once we capitulate to His sovereignty, we wonder why we took so long to submit to His call and relinquish control of our life to Him. When we finally surrender to God, life is no longer a struggle (Romans 8:28; Hebrews 4:10).
Once we capitulate to His sovereignty, we wonder why we took so long to submit to His call and relinquish control of our life to Him. When we finally surrender to God, life is no longer a struggle (Romans 8:28; Hebrews 4:10).
Salvation is the first step in our walk with God. The next
step is sanctification: the process of 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 perfect union with God (Ephesians 2:1-5). The more intimate our relationship with Him grows in the Spirit (John 4:24), the more intimacy we want with Him.
Each stage brings us closer to perfect union with God (Ephesians 2:1-5). The more intimate our relationship with Him grows in the Spirit (John 4:24), the more intimacy we want with Him.
Some Believers are content with their fire insurance from
hell and they live a shallow, carnal life, without this intimate union with
God.
Yet others often feel like we are in a desert, so we thirst for more and more of His Living Water (John 4:14). We hunger and thirst after righteousness (Matthew 5:6). Our spirit longs to receive more nourishment from the Bread of Life (John 6:35).
Yet others often feel like we are in a desert, so we thirst for more and more of His Living Water (John 4:14). We hunger and thirst after righteousness (Matthew 5:6). 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 (Deuteronomy 31:6).
We form this union with You by spending time in Your presence as we go about our day, consulting You and relying on You as we follow Your Spirit’s direction. When we pray, remind us to listen, as well as to commune with You from our heart.
We form this union with You by spending time in Your presence as we go about our day, consulting You and relying on You as we follow Your Spirit’s direction. When we pray, remind us to listen, 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.
