When I assemble a puzzle, I start with
the corner piece; then I build the frame of the puzzle before attempting to
find all of the inner pieces. This brings order and clarity to the puzzle.
Our walk as Christians follows this
same principle. Jesus is the main cornerstone on which we base the rest of our
life (Ephesians 2:20; Matthew 21:42). He helps us to line up the other three
corners and to build the framework of a successful lifestyle.
We use God's Word to place the
parameters within which we frame our thoughts, words and deeds. These are not
restrictions, but a simple plan, which gives our life order and clarity.
The inside pieces are a beautiful
tapestry, which God weaves throughout each moment of our day by His sanctifying
process; adding brilliant colors and beautiful scenery which enhances our
existence.
Each new piece that He adds makes the
panorama come to life and brings logic to some puzzling pieces that made no
sense in the past. The enigmatic life experiences in our future fall into place
with ease when each new aspect is added.
With the safety of God's spiritual
border around our life, our fears and insecurity fade, anger diminishes,
earthly focus switches to spiritual focus and dependence on God replaces
self-reliance and codependency.
Through our total commitment and
surrender to God's will we experience the richest measure of His presence, the
multi-dimensions of His love, and the magnitude of His mercy, grace and peace
(Romans 8:35-39; 2 John 1:3; Ephesians 3:16-19, Amplified Bible).
Prayer:
Father God, thank You that our true
identity is found only in Christ and that Your Holy Spirit continues Your
sanctifying work in us. Teach us to follow Your voice each moment of the day
and to do the works You created us to accomplish before we were ever born
(Ephesians 2:10).
The parameters of Your love give us
peace and security and help us to experience the fullness of Your presence and
Spirit within us. Give us Your wisdom and understanding to enable us to walk
worthy to wear Your name, to please You completely and to bear spiritual fruit
through every good work we do (Colossians 1:9-10).
Thought for the Day:
In the midst of the puzzling aspects of
life on this earth, God gives us healing from our past, trust to face the future
and clarity of thought in each new moment.
