The
Bible says that we will find our heart where we find our treasure. The person,
place, thing, pet, vocation, cause or deity, that defines who we are, is our
greatest treasure.
We
are intimately involved with this cherished person, entity, concept or thing.
We are guilty of doing anything possible, even stooping to sinful behavior, in
order to increase this relationship.
We
think that we are fulfilled in this world; but in actuality, our soul - our
feelings, priorities and thoughts - finds true rest and hope in God alone
(Psalm 62:5). Everything and everyone else is simply a shadow of reality.
Sadly,
many people enter eternity without ever experiencing God's love, presence,
guidance and blessings. Sometimes, it is because no one ever told them about
Jesus, but more often it is because they reject the simple Truth of His salvation.
As
authentic Believers, Christ abides within us by His Spirit. This union is more
cherished than any we can ever experience, and brings us true fulfillment and
peace.
Christ
knew us prior to our conception, and even before the Trinity formed the world.
(Psalm 139:13; Ephesians 1:4). No human being knows us that intimately and
completely (Psalm 37:4).
This
intimate bond comes when we admit that we are a sinner and that we need Jesus
as our Savior (Ephesians 2:1). Once we accept Christ's atoning sacrifice, He
raises us from eternal death, to everlasting life.
Walking
continually in the presence of our Lord and following the leading of His Spirit
is without a doubt the most fulfilling experience this life offers to us.
Prayer:
Father
God, teach us how to entirely surrender our life to You, to walk in Your ways,
and to live according to Your purpose for our life (Ephesians 2:10). In Your
presence is the only place where we can find complete fullness of joy (Psalm
16:11).
Christ
in us never fails us, never leaves us, never forsakes us, and never lets us
down (Hebrews 13:5). Remind us that we can share with You all of our concerns,
fears, rejection, abuse and deprivation. You care about every minute of our
life. You are our friend who intimately sticks closer to us than a brother
(Proverbs 18:24).
Thought
for the Day:
When we come to Christ,
He continually delivers us from our old carnal nature, because we are born
again into Christ’s life; we are hidden with Jesus in God - Colossians 3:1-3
