God
gives those He calls an assuring hope and a valuable and glorious inheritance.
He floods our soul with His light to help us to understand all that He prepared
for us before we were even born (Ephesians 1:18-19).
His
amazing greatness and dynamite power that raised Jesus from the dead and seated
Him on God's right hand in the heavenly Kingdom are ours as we trust in and
believe in Him (Colossians 1:29). We walk in Christ's authority, because He
abides within us (Ephesians 1:19-21).
We
no longer labor and struggle with our work for the Lord, or rely on our own
strength and abilities. We access His power that works in us and gives us the
ability to do everything which He calls us to do (Philippians 4:13).
The
tragedy in life is that we rarely use these extraordinary gifts. We wander
aimlessly, pushed about by various circumstances, and guided by human
philosophy rather than the Word of God.
We
tire easily, and we get discouraged, weary, depressed and bitter. We subsist
with a carnal perspective on life, and we rarely achieve any gift of eternal
value to offer back to God. However, as members of His Body, we walk in His
fullness (Ephesians 1:23).
When
we utilize His power within us, He gives us clear direction, and He helps us to
focus on His will and to accomplish all that He planned for us. Christ in us
will actually put to flight every enemy that comes against us.
He
uses His power to strengthen us, to help us to continue trusting Him in our
daily walk, and to support us as we accomplish His will for our lives. In our
self, we can do nothing; but in Christ, all things are possible (Romans 7:18;
Philippians 4:13; Matthew 19:26).
Prayer:
Father
God, Your path for our life varies from day to day and is confusing at times, but
we continue to rely on You to always provide us with both the will and the
power to accomplish all that You call on us to do (Philippians 2:13). Remind us
that Your yoke is easy and Your burden is light (Matthew 11:30).
We
find great fulfillment in life only as we fall more intimately in love with You
each day, and keep You as the center of our focus. From You, through You, and
to You are all things (Romans 11:36). We thank You for equipping us with all
that we need to accomplish Your will in and through our life.
Thought
for the Day:
God
enlightens the eyes of our heart, and produces in us, through the power of
Jesus Christ, every good thing that is pleasing to Him, so that we may give Him
all the glory and honor forever and ever.
-
Hebrew 13:21
