We were formerly dead in
sin (Ephesians 2:1), but now as authentic Believers in Jesus, we are dead
to sin, and our life is hidden with Christ in God (Romans 6:11;
Colossians 3:3).
The Holy Spirit continually fills
us with His fruit (Galatians 5:22-23). We view the visible issues of life as
transient and passing, because we know that only the spiritual aspects of life
are everlasting.
Paul experienced tremendous
hardships (2 Corinthians 11:16-33); yet, reminded us that with an eternal perspective
on life, we know that our eternal weight of glory far outweighs the momentary,
comparatively light affliction we experience in this world (2 Corinthians 4:17).
When life reaches its toughest
moments, we totally trust in and hide our self in God. His presence within us
keeps us separate from our experiences as they are happening.
We view life from God's
perspective and we no longer hold on to fears and wounds of the past. He heals
us from them and Satan's lies one at a time, as we submit them to Him
( www.theophostic.com ).
We live in this world as
manifestations of God through Christ. We have the same abilities and expression
of the Spirit that Christ did, because He lives within us (1 John 4:17).
We obey God’s Spirit with an
awareness, which exceeds human understanding. We cannot prove this relationship
intellectually or physically, but the Spirit of God bears witness to our spirit
that we are children of God (Romans 8:16).
As we allow God’s light within
us to shine brightly, many in the world will see Him through us and want to
give their life to Christ as well (Matthew 5:16).
Prayer:
Father God, we want people to see
the fruit on our branch, and realize it is actually the produce of the Vine,
which is the only real source of our productive life (John 15:5). As authentic,
Born Again Believers, our life on earth has Jesus’ supernatural capabilities,
and He uses our body, soul and spirit for His glory.
Not only does Your Spirit lead
us (Romans 8:14), but He also fills us to overflowing (Acts 4:31). We are privileged
as Your children, with Christ living in us by Your Spirit (Romans 8:11). The
more we decrease, the more You will increase within us (John 3:30).
Thought for the Day:
We are alive in Christ, created
to do every good work through Christ in us for the glory of God and for the
furtherance of His Kingdom in the earth. - Ephesians 2:10
