Authentic
Believers yearn to dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of our life, and
to gaze on His beauty. In any time of trouble,
He keeps us safe, He hides us in the shelter of His dwelling place, and He
sets our feet high upon a Rock (Psalm 27:4-5, 40:2).
We
enjoy a fulfilled Christian life only as we submit our self to the guidance of
the Spirit of God. When we seek first His Kingdom, He blesses, guides,
multiplies and cares for all of our needs (Matthew 6:33). He is our refuge and
our strength (Psalm 46:1-2).
Achieving
this status takes time, effort and commitment. He truly is a friend that sticks
closer than a brother, our Redeemer, our salvation, a refuge in the storm, and
our Comforter and Guide. He never leaves us and never forsakes us (John 14:26; Proverbs
18:24; Hebrews 13:5).
He
is all we need, want or seek after. Listen to God as He tells you where He
wants you to wait on Him and to spend intimate time with Him. It may be at the
park, in the attic or basement, under the canopy of leaves on a tree in your
backyard, or like me - sitting in the middle of your bed.
God
just wants to obtain your undivided attention, and to simplify your life by
getting rid of the inner clutter first, and then by leading you to have a
garage sale to rid your home and office of all of the unnecessary outer clutter.
He
teaches us to perfect the art of living fully within each moment of the day. We
develop a calm awareness of God’s continual presence within us. We would never
exchange one day of our lifetime of moments with our Savior and Lord (Psalm
84:10-12).
Prayer:
Father
God, rather than working for You, teach us how to allow You to work in and
through us. We cut out everything in our life that is not absolutely relevant,
so that we can achieve a state of Your peace that overcomes every circumstance
(Philippians 4:7). Your joy serves as our constant strength (Nehemiah 8:10).
We
want Christ as our life, not just as a philosophy or doctrine that we embrace
(Colossians 3:3-4). We want to know You personally, as we are already fully
known by You (1 Corinthians 13:12). Thank you for serving as our Rock, our
Sword and our Shield as we travel through this dry and distant land called
"life."
Thought
for the Day:
As
we abide in the Vine, and allow the Holy Spirit to transform our thoughts and
emotions and choices, we are totally Spirit led; and when we live by God's Word
and direction, we will bear much fruit for His kingdom.
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John 15:1-14
