All of humanity is made in the image of the Trinity (Genesis 1:26). We
have a triune being, which includes a body, soul and spirit. Prior to
salvation, our spirit was dead in sin.
We lived in prideful rebellion. We struggled to control our
own life and we have no need or desire to think about God. In fact, thoughts
about God, which intrude on our conscious mind, disturb us and make us feel
uncomfortable.
We run from God’s conviction and reject people who remind
us of Him. We forget that the “Hound of Heaven” is constantly pursuing us,
drawing us into His loving embrace.
Once we finally yield to God's sovereignty, we wonder why
we took so long to submit to His call and to relinquish control of our life to
Him; because when we surrender everything to God, life is no longer a struggle (Romans 8:28; Hebrews 4:10).
Salvation is the first step in our walk with God. Our
spirit is finally Born Again. Then we embark on a journey toward holiness, as
God’s Holy Spirit changes us from one stage of glory to the next (2 Corinthians 3:18).
Some Believers are simply content with escaping hell. They
live a shallow, carnal life, without this intimate union with God. Yet others
often feel like we are in a desert, thirsting for more and more of His Living
Water (John 4:14).
We hunger and thirst after righteousness (Matthew 5:6; Psalm 107:9).
Our spirit longs to receive more nourishment from the Bread of Life (John 6:35). Each
stage brings us closer to a perfect union with God (Ephesians 2:1-5).
Prayer:
Father God, even though we cannot sense You in
our physical body, our spirit and soul – our mind, will and emotions – feel
your presence every day of our life (Hebrews 13:5).
We form this perfect union with You by spending continual time in Your presence
as we go about our day.
We consult with You and rely on You as we follow Your
Spirit’s direction. When we pray, remind us to listen to Your Voice, as well as
to commune with You from our heart. The closer our relationship with You grows
in our spirit (John
4:24), the more intimacy with You that we want in our life.
Thought for the Day:
Do not despair if God seems silent; He is
simply enjoying your companionable silences and strengthening the ties that
bind you to Him.
