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Our Father God is so good about teaching us the undisputable facts of His plan, provision, presence, and love for us in our walk with Him. Over the years, we learn to put our trust in Him rather than in people, places, and possessions (Psalm 13:5). We allow patience to have her perfect work in us rather than to worry, scheme, or attempt to control life (James 1:4-8).
We learn that our provision does not come through our vocation, because our employment is untenable, even when it seems to be secure. God is our source regardless of where we work. Someone else may sign our paycheck, but God delivers the success or the demise of that business and/or our position there. Nothing on this earth is guaranteed.
Due to the insecurity of life in this world, God teaches us to enter His rest regardless of our circumstances (Hebrews 4:10). This allows us to weather any storm, face any issue, and live victoriously through any trial regardless of how feeble or horrific it may be. He helps us to accept His timing and way in every area of our life (Psalm 27:14).
God plants a seed for a miracle in every moment of trouble, so we can focus on the coming miracle rather than on the troublesome issue we face. We take His yoke on our shoulders, rather than one of our own making, because His is easy and light (Matthew 11:29-30). We consult Him for each step we take, and we do not rely on our own human plans, purpose, or long-term goals that we devise (Proverbs 3:5-6).
We are free in Christ from the desire to sin, the slavery to sin, and the effects of sin on our life (Romans 6, 7:24-25, 8:1-2). Our citizenship is in Heaven and not in this world; we live in this world physically, but we are not of this world (Philippians 3:20-21; Galatians 2:20). Our spirit and soul are free to soar like eagles by the power of God’s Spirit within us (Isaiah 40:31; Zechariah 4:6; John 14:26).
Prayer:
Father God, thank You for delivering Jesus over to death to pay our sin debt, and for raising Him back to life for our justification (Romans 4:25). At just the right time in Your economy, while we were still powerless against sin, You proved Your love for us when Jesus died for all of the ungodly. Our old, carnal nature was crucified with Him. Now sin is rendered powerless over us, and You free us from living as slaves to sin (Romans 5:5-8).
Teach us to crucify the love for and lusts after the desires of our flesh (Galatians 5:24). We give You all the praise and glory because this world no longer has a hold on us (Galatians 6:14). We are buried with Jesus in baptism and raised to walk in a new pattern and lifestyle (Romans 6:4-6, 8, 13). Thank You that the law of the Spirit of life in Christ sets us free from the law of sin and death (Romans 8:2).
Thoughts for the Day:
We continually trust in God, because He constantly proves to us that He is totally trustworthy (Psalm 56:3-4). Our faith finds its source in God’s faithfulness and in the fact that He promises never to leave us or forsake us. We look forward to living in the presence of the Trinity of God throughout eternity (1 Corinthians 1:9; Deuteronomy 7:9; 1 John 1:9; Lamentations 3:22-23; Hebrews 13:5; Revelation 22:3-6).
