At the moment of our salvation we received the fullness of
the Trinity with all of the spiritual fruit, power, strength and love we will
ever need (Romans
8:11). The God of light in us is greater than all of the satanic spiritual
forces of darkness, which formerly ruled our life (Ephesians 6:12). We receive a fresh filling
of God's Spirit to do God's will during each moment of the day (Ephesians 5:18).
Regardless of our human failings and foibles, God uses
ordinary people to do extraordinary things (Hebrews 11:1-40). The indwelling presence of
Christ in us allows us to execute greater works than Jesus did while He lived
on this earth (John
14:12). His power and anointing in the collective Body of Christ
multiplies His presence in the earth now that He sits at the Father's side (1 Corinthians 12:27; Mark
16:19).
Every trial we suffer proves our faith to be authentic and
produces praise, glory and honor when Jesus returns. Although we have never
seen the Lord, we know Him because He dwells within us. We love Him, because He
first loved us. He fills our heart with wondrous joy and peace, which defies
human logic and description (1 John 4:19; 1 Peter 1:5-9; John 3:18). Our union with Him sets
us apart.
Our faith in Christ secures our eternal salvation. God is our righteous Father who wants obedient
children to totally trust in and fully surrender to Him. The closer we draw to
our Father God, the more we cry out for more intimacy with Him. We can
never experience all of God until eternity; yet, we climb ever higher toward
the pinnacle of spiritual heights.
Prayer:
Father God there is never a moment in our life when we are
not in Your presence. We try to hide from You at times, ashamed of our
behavior, but You are always there (Psalm 139:1-16). We never experience one negative or positive
aspect of life alone, because You dwell within us. Daily, we ask Your Holy
Spirit to control our every thought, word and deed for Your glory (Colossians 3:17).
Compel us by our absolute love for You (Mark 12:30) and Your love in us for others (1 John 4:7) to share
the Gospel of Christ with whoever will listen (Matthew 28:19-20).
Thought for the Day:
Walk in the Spirit and you will live in the love of
God as you reside in the will of God.
