Christianity
is not a religion. It is an intimate union with the Lord of Hosts who lives His
divine life in and through every authentic Believer (1 Corinthians 6:17).
We
do not earn a divine life in Christ by our good works; it is a free gift
(Ephesians 2:8-20; 2 Peter 1:4). Unless we grasp the fullness of our identity
in Christ, we fall short of all that God wants to do in us and through us.
As God Word strengthens us, we overcome this world
and we also live victorious lives over the wiles of Satan (1 John 2:14). We
scatter the darkness by turning on God's Light.
Deceiving thoughts flee at the mention of Jesus’
name. Satan cannot initiate anything in our life without God’s permission; and
if we submit to God and resist the devil, he is obligated to flee from us
(James 4:7).
Satan
may try to distract us from serving God, but as we keep our mind on Christ, we
remain in perfect peace as His Spirit leads us through each moment of the day
(Isaiah 26:3; Philippians 4:7).
We
keep our focus on spiritual aspects of life and the carnal, temporal issues
fade into the background. We do not stress and strain after more of this world,
but allow our spirit and soul to enter into God's rest (Hebrews 4:1-10).
We
live to praise His name in our heart and mind as we go about the requirements
of our day. We look for divine opportunities to share God's love and life with
those we meet throughout our day.
We
let our light shine so that others will see Christ in us and glorify our Father
God (Matthew 5:16). They will desire to have the same peace and joy in their
life, which they see abiding in our life.
Prayer:
Father
God, You gave all of Your spiritual blessings and everything pertaining to life
and godliness, to Your Saints in the past, to those present with us now, as
well as those which will be born in the future (2 Peter 1:3; Ephesians 1:3; 1
Corinthians 2: 20-21). We honor You and give You all the praise and glory that
is due to Your name.
You
work Your power in us and You are able to do more in us and through us than we
can ever imagine or accomplish for You on our own (1 Corinthians 1:24;
Ephesians 3:16, 20; Colossians 1:11; 1 Peter 4:11). You give us an abundant
supply of power for everything we need in order to sufficiently accomplish Your
will for our life (2 Corinthians 3:5, 4:7, 9:8).
Thought
for the Day:
We
do not pound out a meager existence for our self in this life, but we live an
abundant life through Christ in us. - John 10:10
