As
a new born Christian, we look at Biblical mandates and attempt to make a list
of all of the requirements to keep in order to please the God who saved us. We
want to walk righteously before Him.
Or
some people look at the requirements and consider giving up before they start,
because the chore of walking in righteousness appears overwhelming.
What
we do not yet understand is that the same Spirit that justified us is present
within us to sanctify us and to quicken our mortal body in glorification when
we see Jesus.
We
will have the sanctified mind, eternal spirit and glorified, immortal body of
Christ Himself (Philippians 2:12-13). Jesus is both the author and the finisher
of our perfection.
We
do not need to sprint up the mountain to attain Godliness as quickly as
possible; but merely to obey God's call and directives one moment at a time.
The
only help He needs from us is that we enter His rest, consult Him before we do
or say anything, and then walk in His Spirit each moment of the day (Proverbs
3:5-6; Galatians 5:15-25).
We
spend intimate time in His presence, which fill us; in His Word, which
instructs us; in His Spirit, which inspires and guides us; and in His
fellowship, which completes and fulfills us.
Prayer:
Father
God, when we surrender each moment of our day to You, we do not instruct You on
how to make our dreams come true. Instead, we accept Your will for our life and
draw from the power and strength of Your Spirit within us to fulfill each
directive which comes from You.
Give us the power and authority that Paul and
Silas enjoyed when they went to the synagogue and spoke in Your name about
Jesus. Help us to make a difference in this life for as many people as You
bring our way. Your Holy Spirit works in their life and in ours through each divine
appointment.
Thought
for the Day:
As
a mirror, we reflect God's glory and divine nature to the world around us.
