At times, the difficulties in life hang like the
burden around our neck. God does not want us to try with all of our might to
solve the problems by our self. He wants us to know that He is involved with us
in every issue of our life.
We are usually overwhelmed by many of our trials,
but Jesus can successfully settle every one of them. He gives us courage,
wisdom and divine revelation to resolve them, or He instructs us to leave them
in His capable hands.
He uses these conflicts to build Godly character in
us and to further His Kingdom in the earth. We can embrace every negative issue
with faith and peace, knowing that the Lord Jesus Christ dwells within us with
all the power of the triune Godhead.
This is how we dwell in serenity all the days of
our life. It is important for us to understand that God already arranged for a
solution for these issues prior to them ever happening.
He knows the end from the beginning (Isaiah 46:10),
and He has a perfect plan for our life (Romans 12:2).
Jesus within us breaks the chains of every type of
satanic or earthly hindrance that attempts to steal our freedom from us (Psalm
107:14). He encourages us to take His yoke upon us, and to learn of Him; so
that we can find true rest for our soul (Matthew 11:29).
Jesus is poised to deliver us from the bondage of
every negative emotion and circumstance, and to bring us astounding joy that is
beyond words and full of His glory (1 Peter 1:8).
When we see our problems as God’s opportunities, it
changes our focus and attitude about them. Our supply for each circumstance,
and the wisdom to deal with it comes from Christ in us, our hope of glory
(Colossians 1:27).
Prayer:
Father God, teach us to view our problems as
adventures rather than as challenges. As we trust in You, You work them all out
for good, just as You promised You would (Romans 8:28). Life is not about me,
but You. You call us to proclaim Your presence and Word to the world in which
You plant us.
You provide us with the energy and power to teach
and admonish others about what we learn from You (Colossians 1:28-29). We live a
life of thanksgiving and praise to You for Your willingness to sacrifice Your
Son for our redemption, and for demonstrating Your glory in creation and in our
everyday life.
Thought for the Day:
Jesus, the Word, is the physical manifestation of
God’s glory, and He exhibits God's glory and divine character in and through
every one of us who live a completely surrendered life before Him.
