No matter what we accomplish in this life, something is always
lacking. We never feel totally fulfilled, because we have no real competence without
God (2 Corinthians 3:5-6).
Our power is limited in this earthly realm, unless we are endued
with power from on high as Jesus was. This is possible for us, because as
authentic Believers, Jesus abides in our spirit (Colossians 1:11).
By God's grace, we excel in His calling for our life (1 Corinthians
15:10). Our faith is not based on human reasoning, but on the power of God through
the faith of the Son of God who loves us and gave Himself for us (1 Corinthians
2:5; Galatians 2:20).
It is interesting that the more intimately we are acquainted with
God, and the more our heart is centered on Him, the fewer friends we have, and
the less fellowship we enjoy with people around us (2 Corinthians 12:15).
However, God gives us His patience and joy in every circumstance
we experience. His character, mercy and grace is mightily worked into our
personality (Colossians 1:29; 1 Timothy 1:14; Hebrews 4:16), and we live in
total fulfillment because of Christ in us (Colossians 1:27).
Prayer:
Father God, You make us strong, so that we may face the fiery
trials of life on this earth (Hebrews 11:34). Remind us that when we partake in
Christ's suffering, His glory is revealed in us, and this makes our joy
complete (1 Peter 4:13-14).
Help us to rely on You each moment of our day, rather than to face
the issues of life from our meager human resources. We depend on Your mercy and
grace to see us through each day, and we resolve to do only Your will for us
during every moment we live (Ephesians 2:10).
Thought for the Day:
As Jesus abides in our spirit, we can do anything, which He calls
us to perform, because He gives us the wisdom, power and guidance we need to
accomplish His will with our life.
