When we actually come face to face with God's
glory, we realize just how sinful we are. This encounter changes our very
countenance, attitude, behavior, focus and prayer life (Exodus 34:35; 2
Corinthians 4:6; Ephesians 4:31-32).
We trust our life on earth to God's perfect plan for us
(Ephesians 2:10). We find fulfillment, peace and joy through His love and
forgiveness (Romans 14:17). We keep our eyes on Jesus, regardless of our
circumstances (Hebrews 12:1-2; Philippians 3:9).
We never pay back
evil with more evil, and we do things in such a way that everyone can see we
are filled with the honor, grace and love of God (Romans 12:17). We no longer condemn others, because
we realize that we are sinners too.
We think
and act with mercy, grace and compassion. We also realize the magnitude of
God's love for us, and we express His glory by allowing His love to flow
through us to others.
The love of God is multi-dimensional with width,
length, depth and height (Ephesians 3:17-19). It completely surrounds us in
every way. There is no escaping the love of God.
We collapse into God's waiting arms with the confidence
that He will catch us and never, ever let us go (Hebrews 13:5). He abides in
our spirit and makes a huge difference in our life both now and throughout
eternity (Romans 8:11).
God does miraculous works for and through those who
love Him and obey His Word (Deuteronomy 28:1-13; Hebrews 11:6). Our inheritance
in His Kingdom is full of His glory (Acts 20:32).
When we flee from temptation and please God,
we increase in the grace and knowledge of all that the Lord means to us (2
Timothy 2:22-24; 2 Peter 3:18). He is miraculous, amazing, magnificent and
incomprehensible in human terms. He is the great I AM (John 4:26; 6:20; 8:24, 28,
58; 13:19; 18:5).
Prayer:
Father
God, You are our peace and Christ is our very life (Ephesians 2:14; Colossians
3:4). Thank You for Your eternal covenant with Your Saints through the crucified
body and shed blood of Jesus Christ. You are the great Shepherd and we feel so
secure as Your people and the sheep of Your pasture (Psalm 100:3).
You equip
us with every good thing, which we need to walk in Your perfect, pre-planned
will for our life (Ephesians 2:10, 13:21; Philippians 1:6). You work out of us
anything which displeases You, until we are holy in Your sight through our
Lord, Jesus Christ. We will glorify You forever and ever (Hebrews 13:20-21).
Thought
for the Day:
God never disciplines from anger or vindictiveness, but
with the purpose of drawing us back to His love and forgiveness.
