Foe, Follower, Friend, Filled

     Living apart from Jesus makes us enemies of God. Those words are hard to hear, but if we believe in the inherent truth of the Word of God, we know it to be true. If there had been another, easier way to find our way to God, Jesus would not have suffered as He did. His sacred blood was shed for us and He offers Himself to us as Savior.

     Are we following at a safe distance? Do we stop at the life of Jesus, believing He was a good man and we can follow His example? Or do we ask Him to be our Savior, to recognize Him as the resurrected Lord of all?

     When and if we do just that, His precious Holy Spirit takes up residence with us. As we turn to Him each day, we have the blessing of His presence throughout our sometimes hazardous and dangerous journeys of life. I can’t imagine living without Him. It would be impossible!

     Let your anxious thoughts and worries be given to Him. Let your life shine with this joy and peace. It is available with great power. God’s strength shines through during our toughest moments. He will use every joy, every sorrow and everything in between to show His glory and His strength. His grace is sufficient for the day.

But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 2 Corinthians 12:9    

     Stop and thank Him for the good works He will perform through you. Place all of your hope and trust in His purposes. We can give it all to Him to work for His good purposes. Not easy, is it? Life takes hold of us and we place Jesus down a few notches, below our worry, our anxiety, our fear. Let the power of His Holy Spirit carry you. Do not worry. Do not be afraid. He is working!

Do not be afraid, little flock, for Your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. Luke 12;32

Peace I leave with you. My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27

And we know that in all things, God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28

     Do not be afraid. Feel His peace. Know He is working. Stand on the truth. You are blessed, little flock.

Jesus,

You give us life, life eternal and life with power as we live out our lives. We long to trust You through it all, giving You our lives to use as You see fit. Give us hope today. Give us Your strength today. Fill us with Your Spirit today.

Amen