As a new Christian, our character is still flawed
with sin. However, as we allow God to sanctify our carnal nature, we grow into
a more mature Christian, exhibiting the fruit of God's Spirit and having the
nature of God (Galatians 5:22-23; 2 Peter 1:4). We accept His holiness in
exchange for our sin.
The Holy Spirit is not limited by time and space.
Even though our perfection is not evident in this earthly realm in which we
live, it is already complete in the heavenly realm.
Sometimes, fear attempts to cripple our soul and
causes us to relinquish our power and hope to Satan. In our new life in Christ,
God gives us power over Satan and his debilitating lies and negative emotions (1 John
4:4).
God also provides us with His unconditional love to
give us confidence to live in His peace and joy. As we base our hope in God, no
threatening storm will intimidate our stability in Christ.
Christ alone is our chief corner stone in God’s
house made without hands (Ephesians 2:19-22; 2 Corinthians 5:1). We live, move
and have our entire existence in Him (Acts 17:28). Christ is not ashamed to
call us family (Hebrews 2:11).
We no longer live for our selfish pleasures,
because Christ lives within us. The life that we now live in our mortal body is
lived through our confidence in and the faith of the Son of God who loves us
and gave Himself for us (Galatians 2:20).
Prayer:
Father God, at times we find it difficult to muster
the faith necessary to live through life’s circumstances (Hebrew 11:6). Remind
us that in these trying times, we can pray, “Lord, I believe. Help my unbelief”
(Mark 9:24). In doubt we accomplish nothing. In faith we have no limits to what
is possible for those who trust in You.
In prayerful, peaceful confidence, Christ is our
strength and our whole life (Isaiah 30:15; Colossians 3:3-4). Remind us not to
make our own plans for the day, but to walk in Your perfect will for every
moment of our life (Ephesians 2:10).
Thought for the Day:
We victoriously withstand any storm or trial,
because our faith is built on the Rock of Christ.
