There
is good news for those of us who realize that in our self there resides not one
good thing (Romans 7:18). God is not looking for adept, super humans to carry
out His will in the earth. He tends to choose the base and foolish to confound
the wise (1 Corinthians 1:27).
As
long as we have one ounce of human effort left within us, He cannot use us
(John 5:19-20). He does not want our experience, training, knowledge, common
sense, abilities, talents or human effort. He simply wants empty vessels to
fill (2 Corinthians 4:7; Philippians 3:8).
Without
the Spirit of God residing within us, we do not belong to Him (Romans 8:9). As
we forsake the corrupt flesh, the earthly philosophies, and the devil’s plan,
we enter into the fullness of the Kingdom of God (Matthew 6:33).
Once
we realize that without Christ we can do nothing (John 15:5), we place our
total reliance on Him. Even in this world filled with anxiety, we have rest in
Jesus (Hebrews 4:10); therefore, we lay down our life and take up Christ’s life
instead.
We
reject all doubt and completely resign our will to His. We totally surrender
our goals and desires to His. God’s fire burns in our heart, uniting us to His
purpose for our life (Mark 1:15). We learn obedience through tribulation, just
as Jesus did (Hebrews 5:8).
We
grow by persistently walking in His Spirit, who leads us in God’s perfect will
for us each moment of the day. We do not waste our time, resources or efforts
partaking in worldly pleasures, but instead we follow the direction of God’s
Spirit (Galatians 5:6, 25).
Rejecting
fear’s control, we trust in God’s faithfulness and become like little children,
trusting our Father as He furthers the Kingdom of God (Mark 10:15). With Christ
in us we trust Him and His hope for our eternal freedom (Colossians 1:27).
We
do not have to wait until eternity to live continually in the Spirit. In Him,
we live and move and have our entire being (Acts 17:28). As we boast in our
weakness, Christ’s strength is made complete in us (2 Corinthians 11:30). He fills
our body, soul and spirit with Himself (Galatians 2:20).
Regardless
of tribulation or discouragement, we rise above the natural world because
Christ lives completely and abundantly in us. We enjoy God's presence and grace
as He removes our doubts and fill us with His faith and love.
Prayer:
Father
God, You faithfully fill each of our moments with the security and love of Your
ever-present Spirit. We vow to only perform the works, which You designed before
the world began, for us to do (Ephesians 2:10). With our whole heart, we accept
and enjoy the blessings that You prepare for us in each new day. These wonders benefit
every Believer as we unceasingly abide in Christ.
Teach
us not to focus on the trials and stresses of an earthly existence, but to live
every moment in abiding fellowship with Christ by Your Spirit within us. You
are able to do infinitely more in and through us than we can even imagine,
because of Your power that works in us (Ephesians 3:20-21). We look forward to
spending eternity with You.
Thought
for the Day:
Jesus
brought total salvation on the cross for everyone humble enough to accept it,
because His divinity dwells within our spirit, and affects our body and soul –
our mind, will and emotions.
