We are not required to strive to please God; but instead, He asks us to enter His rest (Hebrews 4:10). We no longer use our energies or concern our self with gaining this world’s goods or acclaim, because they will soon fade in the light of eternity. Our strength comes through quiet confidence in the Lord.
Faith in the triune presence of God within us brings with it the anointing of God’s Spirit. We completely yield to God’s will for us, and we receive His Spirit’s direction and comfort through each moment of our day. He gives us victory over the deceitfulness of the devil, the temptation of sin, and the pull of the world on our life.
We are crucified with Christ, and He now lives His life in and through us. We do not hinder Him by our unbelief, but we live by the faith of the Son of God, who loves us and willingly gave Himself for us (John 3:18; Galatians 2:20). God desires a deeper, personal relationship with all of His children.
When we surrender all to God, He works in our life to perfect us, until we reflect the image of His Son (2 Corinthians 3:18). It is only at the foot of the throne of God that we receive His full supply for all our needs. He fills us with His Spirit, and we abide in Christ’s presence throughout our lifetime (John 15:4).
God calls us to be His kings and priests and to serve Him (Revelation 1:6). As we focus on Christ alone, we live in righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit (Romans 14:17). The tranquil soul is more aware of abiding in Christ. We live as one with Christ in us, which brings us extreme peace and joy.
Prayer:
Father God, as we sit in quiet contemplation of who You are and all that You did and continue to do for us, we enter Your restful peace (Isaiah 30:15; Psalm 60:1). We wait patiently for You in the silence of our quiet place within; and in the stillness, we find our confidence and strength in You (Isaiah 30:15; Psalm 77:7). Our relationship with You is not a partnership where we share duties and reap benefits.
Our union is a place of resting in You alone and doing only Your will for our life (Ephesians 2:10). Like Jesus, we cease from our own labors and do only those things, which we see You, our Father, do (Hebrews 4:10; John 5:19). We are pliable clay in Your potter’s hand. The faith of Your Son, who loves us and gave Himself for us (Galatians 2:20), assures us that You will complete the work, which You started in our life (Hebrews 12:2).
Thought for the Day:
No one is good, except the Lord, and as we stop trying to be good and realize that we are already dead and hidden with Christ in God, we find rest for our soul; it is time to stop trying to perfect our self like the foolish Galatians, and instead, to submit to God’s perfect plans for each moment of our day.
- Romans 3:10; Galatians 3:1-3; Colossian 3:3
