It seems that we are our biggest obstacles to experiencing the "new life" in Christ. I take great comfort that the All Powerful and All Mighty God who spoke the universe into existence, will certainly conquer any obstacle that may reside in us. He who has begun this work in us, will complete it until the coming of His Beloved Son, in whom we are accepted, sealed and kept. Then the life of Christ, who has made His abode within us will break through all the darkness and like the dawn, arise in our hearts. We've been conditioned to interpret reality with our 5 senses, and these have been the masters over our lives. But then, we who were blind, suddenly see. We recognize the truth, as the Spirit of the Living God quickens our soul imparting His life, and then we go through that painstaking process of "renewing our minds".
Thank God for the Word of God. This is the tool that the Spirit uses to retrain our brain. We read it, we correct our thinking, and the Lord Himself brings it to fruition. He has given us eyes to see, a heart to perceive, and a discerning Spirit as we bring all matters to the sifting enlightment of the Holy Spirit. What a glorious experience when the truth of God's Word, breaks into our daily lives and we see a glimpse of the Creator as He passes by. Oh for a pure heart to see God! I thank God for His only begotten Son Jesus Christ, who reveals the Father to us. We may see in part, but each day a greater opportunity to know Him more. Let us repent and set aside all sin, all transgressions and endeavor to walk uprightly. If we do not hunger and thirst for righteousness, let us ask the good Lord to give us that hunger and thirst. Be sure that He desires that we come to the truth. He desires that we be transformed. We need not come to him ashamed of our lack, but only as a child confessing that lack. He does not stir the heart with need, unless it is His intention to fill it. Whatever our struggles, give it to Him. He is faithful in all His dealings with us.
Discouragement is of the devil. We dare not give into it even for a minute. We all must stand against discouragement, and recognize it's source. It is one of the first enemies of Faith and like the foot-soldiers, must be defeated. Let God arise, His enemies be scattered. Find that scripture that speaks to the problem, and claim it for your own. If there is anything the Lord brings to mind that He would like for you to forsake, be obedient. We must first examine ourselves, lest we become disqualified as a rebellious child who refuses to be chastised. He is faithful and just to forgive us of any sin that we have repented of and confessed. The crucifixion of the Lord Jesus Christ was an enormous price to pay for our sins, and more than enough to cover any that we may have committed and repented of. We don't have the kind of time to play games with God. Trust and obey...that is as an obedient child coming to a loving Father who enjoys providing for His children.
We haven't all had the experience of a loving parent and so it may seem foreign, but the Lord will even heal those injured places. He is near the broken-hearted, and binds up their wounds. Let us go to God with our wounds, and find our healing in Christ. As Christians, we are in a foreign land and have many spiritual enemies...but we are not left as orphans. We must trust Him, obey Him, and study to show ourselves approved to rightly divide the Word of God. We are living in perilous times, but Jesus Christ Himself saw the travail of His soul, and was satisfied. He will have a Bride to return to, and it is His intention that we be among those who overcome. He Who promised, is faithful.
